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Mary Esch
Three Questions #X

2003

About the Item

This artwork titled "Three Questions #X" 2003 is an original soft ground etching on Somerset paper by American artist Mary Esch, b.1965. It is Hand signed, dated, titled and numbered 2/12 in pencil by the artist. Printed and published by the Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis. The image (plate mark) is 11.75 x 11.75 inches, sheet size is 22.65 x 22.5. It is in mint condition, has never been framed. Please note that the introduction sheet on picture #6 is for information only, it will not be given to the buyer. About the artist: Saint Paul artist Mary Esch is known for her incisive drawing style, large-scale limited edition wallpaper installations, and portraiture. Her imagery often depicts a portion of an entire circuitous journey on foot and is compelled by the inner-search of fable characters and how they often set out on foot to find answers. She also employs the drawing process of "automata", or drawing without a premeditated idea. Her works are in the collections of the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art and private collections internationally. She is a two-time winner of the Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowship, a Jerome Fellow, and a Bush Fellow.
  • Creator:
    Mary Esch (1965, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2003
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.65 in (57.54 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: esch/que/#101stDibs: LU66639317852

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