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Tony SchermanBaptism of Bacchus2017
2017
$11,000
£8,337.37
€9,651.32
CA$15,529.14
A$17,292.94
CHF 9,029.04
MX$209,535.98
NOK 113,865.70
SEK 107,441.26
DKK 72,045.98
About the Item
Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work 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 the technique of encaustic painting. 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.
"Baptism of Bacchus" serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and masterly technique. The title of this impactful painting alludes to the mythical rebirth of the Roman god Bacchus, a patron of the arts and guardian of agriculture, wine, and fertility. Throughout history, Bacchus has been depicted with grapes, a symbol of ecstasy, celebration, and abundance.
Through rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly portrays a lustrous arrangement of delicate rose grapes that fill the vertical plane of the canvas. The cluster is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further intensified by Scherman's signature midnight background, evocative of chiaroscuro.
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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"Baptism of Bacchus"
Canada, 2017-2018
Encaustic on canvas
Signed, titled, and dated by the artist with annotations, verso
16"H 12"W (work)
Very good condition
- Creator:Tony Scherman (1950, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Condition:very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 07-251stDibs: LU215216620532
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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