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Tony SchermanSecret Life of Robespierre1998
1998
$1,800
£1,399.02
€1,595.20
CA$2,582.54
A$2,811.16
CHF 1,486.14
MX$33,990.28
NOK 18,630.27
SEK 17,437.90
DKK 11,909.11
About the Item
Tony Scherman (b. 1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, frequently executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).
Scherman's sumptuous images (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. Ballet is a recurring motif within this theme, with works depicting the likes of iconic dancers such as Karen Kain.
This work features a pair of ballet slippers en pointe, showcasing the innate precision of the dancer’s expertise. Scherman’s rich and textured approach captures the strength in the dancer’s movement, her firm stance carefully calculating the next stride. Dense shadows, broken only by the stark negative space on the dancer’s right foot, invite the viewer to imagine what it would be like to witness the dancer’s grace and form up close under theatrical lighting.
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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"Secret life of Robespierre"
Canada, 1998
Aquatint
Numbered, titled, and signed by the artist.
Additional signature in the top left corner.
From an edition of 30
38"H 27"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition.
- Creator:Tony Scherman (1950, Canadian)
- Creation Year:1998
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Medium:
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 03-251stDibs: LU215216141292
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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