Ambreen Butt

American, born 1969

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The image shows a swirl of straight and curved lines forming an abstract pattern with gun-like shapes at the top. Below, a figure is kneeling, holding a long-necked form with wings. Abstract shapes resembling machinery and gears fill the background. The kneeling figure wears a dotted garment. The image conveys a motif of wings and a serpentine neck that may bring to mind mythical creatures.
Ambreen Butt, Daughter of the East - Plate 2, 2008, aquatint with chine collé, drypoint and spitbite on paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2024.156.1

Daughter of the East - Plate 2

Ambreen Butt · 2008 · aquatint with chine collé, drypoint and spitbite on paper ·  Accession ID  2024.156.1

The image shows a person from the knees up in a crouched position, with their head down and facing forward. Their clothing has floral patterns that blend into the background. The person is holding a rifle with red and black colors. The background is ornately decorated with floral motifs, creating a unified visual composition.
Ambreen Butt, Daughter of the East - Plate 4, 2008, aquatint with chine collé, drypoint and spitbite on paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2024.156.2

Daughter of the East - Plate 4

Ambreen Butt · 2008 · aquatint with chine collé, drypoint and spitbite on paper ·  Accession ID  2024.156.2