Sunset by Bernard Samilow

This is a colorful abstract etching and aquatint titled Sunset by Bernard Samilow. It is designated an Artists Proof in pencil lower left, signed in pencil lower right and titled in pencil lower center. Of interest to the printmaker is a description of the technique used which is detailed in pencil in the lower right margin of the paper. 1. Blue plate with blue intaglio & aquatint yellow plate intaglio, surface roll in red.
The image itself is richly inked an extremely colorful. A circular shape is at the center of the image, presumably representing the sun. The etching is dynamic and full of action. The dating is estimated to be the 70s based on abstract paintings by this artist dating from the same period. Other than the presence of the paintings, nothing else is known about the artist. It is a spectacular example of the art of etching.

Size: 1970s
Price: $275
Size: 14.5 x 11.75 inches
Plate Size: 9.375 x 7.125 inches
Condition: Pristine
Medium: Aquatint Etching
Subject: Abstract

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