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John Drawbridge MBE
John Drawbridge MBE (1930-2005) - Signed 1983 Mezzotint, Open Window

1983

About the Item

An evocative abstracted mezzotint with etched detail by prolific New Zealand artist, muralist and printmaker John Drawbridge MBE. Drawbridge often creates hazy impressions of landscapes and interiors. Both his prints and larger paintings have a disorientating and alienating quality. Known for his large scale murals, his impressive sensitivity to texture and form translates brilliantly into printmaking. These soft forms contrast with a bold colour palette to create a captivating and dreamlike vision of everyday life. Signed, dated and editioned in pencil below the plate line. On wove.
  • Creator:
    John Drawbridge MBE
  • Creation Year:
    1983
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.17 in (30.9 cm)Width: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In excellent condition. This piece has come straight out of the portfolio box with protective tissue paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: pq8471stDibs: LU881310141442
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