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Tony SchermanHead1996
1996
$5,500
£4,223.76
€4,840.38
CA$7,742.64
A$8,673.47
CHF 4,511.28
MX$105,798.43
NOK 57,434.62
SEK 54,156.75
DKK 36,127.28
About the Item
Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).
Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist continues a tradition of working with this material, a practice advanced through art history by diverse canonical artists such as Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.
Throughout his illustrious and dynamic career, Scherman created striking portraits portraying heroes from history and culture.
"Head" serves as an evocative and pared-back example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and subject matter. It is a striking work for it's ambiguity; is this character in torment or ecstasy?
Rendered in rich shades of umber and sienna, Scherman depicts the profile of his subject through a series of expressive, layered brushstrokes. The vigorous brushwork muse with their head emphatically thrown back, evoking an ambiguous sense of impassioned dynamism.
Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).
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Untitled ("Head")
Canada, 1996
Encaustic on paper
Signed and dated by the artist, bottom right
22.25”H 29.75"W (work)
29.5"H 36"W (framed)
Minor wear to frame.
Very good condition.
- Creator:Tony Scherman (1950, Canadian)
- Creation Year:1996
- Dimensions:Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 06-241stDibs: LU215214732832
Tony Scherman
Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.
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