Peter Freeth

British, born 1938

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The image includes various animals - a bear on the left, a bird on a ledge or vase at the center, a dog sniffing the ground on the right, and a peacock in the foreground. The color scheme is mainly monochrome with black, white, and gray tones, creating a textured appearance. The bear stands upright in the background, the bird is on a pedestal to the right, the peacock is in the center, and the dog is on the right. Foliage and structures provide the backdrop.
Peter Freeth, Shoptalk on Parnassus (Le chat de M. Manet rencontre le chien de M. Seurat), 1980, aquatint in black on Arches paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.36

Shoptalk on Parnassus (Le chat de M. Manet rencontre le chien de M. Seurat)

Peter Freeth · 1980 · aquatint in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.36

The image features a composition of vertical and horizontal lines creating an irregular grid with blotchy textures in between. The abstract pattern resembles an urban landscape seen from above, with the grid-like arrangement suggesting city streets and blocks. The forms appear dense and chaotic, resembling a bustling city scene, while the varying shades of dark and light hint at the contrast between buildings and open spaces in the cityscape.
Peter Freeth, Fourmillante Cite, Cite Pleine de Reves, aquatint in black on Arches paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.35

Fourmillante Cite, Cite Pleine de Reves

Peter Freeth · · aquatint in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.35