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Jonathan HigginsUntitled III (blue)2019
2019
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This piece by Jonathan Higgins is a contemporary silverpoint drawing on blue acrylic ground on cradled wood panel. The reflective qualities of the silver are brought out by the dark blue ground so the drawing can appear differently according to the angle of light, as is shown in the detail shots of this work. The artist's signature, title and date are on the back.
Metalpoint is a Renaissance drawing technique that was widely used before the advent of the graphite pencil: the drawing is made with a metal wire held in a stylus, on a receptive surface upon which traces of metal are left behind. Silver is traditionally used with this technique, though other soft metals can be used. A white or light colored ground brings out the darker colors of the metal, whereas a dark ground forefronts the metals' reflective qualities. The drawing surface can be paper, board, wood, etc. and is prepared with white or tinted gesso or gouache. Most metals used in metalpoint oxidize, which changes the tone and contrast of the drawing. This drawing has had an archival fixative applied to the surface which arrests the oxidation process. Higgins is included in the book "Silverpoint and Metalpoint Drawing: A Complete Guide To The Medium", published by Routledge in 2019.
The drawing is sold unframed. It can be hung as is, however framing is recommended for the long term protection of the work.
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- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Bloomington, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU183429873322
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