Hommage à G. De S.-A

1985

Erik Desmazières

Associated Names
Erik Desmazières

Artist, French, born 1948

The image depicts a complex arrangement of interwoven lines and shapes. The abstract scene includes various human profiles and body elements blending into the surrounding forms. Some elements resemble classical sculpture or Renaissance drawings, including a horse and architectural features. The background and foreground combine, creating depth and narrative within the abstract composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove Fabriano Tiepolo paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Faya Causey in memory of Philip Conisbee

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.8 × 64.5 cm (5 13/16 × 25 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 28.3 × 76 cm (11 1/8 × 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.160.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; to Arsène Bonafous-Murat, Paris (artist’s dealer), c.1985; to Philip Conisbee, Washington, late 1980s or 1990s; upon his death to his widow, Faya Causey; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Eric Demazieres 1985" lower right margin, graphite. "43/90" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

"ABM Paris" lower right margin.

Watermarks

"CMC" encircled, lower left margin.

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