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Tony SchermanJocasta - Seduction of Oedipus (aka "Jocasta Blue")2003
2003
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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 (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).
Scherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.
Throughout his career, Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays the female form; including characters from history or 20th-century literature. Within this theme, Scherman often crops images, either focusing on a close-up of the figure or only depicting one or two features, such as in this case, the woman’s lips.
Depicted here is Jocasta - Oedipus' mother, a recurring character in Scherman’s work that he has continued to revisit throughout his career.
Contrary to Scherman’s signature palette, this work features velvety shades of deep teal and midnight blue that are intensified with long, smooth strokes of powder blue and cream. The oceanic color scheme is complemented by the oil paper background, a distinct break from Scherman’s characteristically dark backgrounds, which are 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)
Oil and mixed media on paper
Signed and dated by artist
"Jocasta - Seduction of Oedipus" (aka "Jocasta Blue")
Canada, 2003
22"H 24.5"W
Very good condition*
Provenance: the studio of Tony Scherman
*Page is slightly uneven as per artist's design
- Creator:Tony Scherman (1950, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2003
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 12-211stDibs: LU21529401772
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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