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Guepe

1966/1972

Mario Avati

Associated Names

Mario Avati

Artist, French, 1921 - 2009

This is a drawing of an insect within a circular frame. It shows a detailed illustration of a fly or a similar insect, positioned within a black circle on a white background. The insect's body and wings are depicted with precision, showing clear texture and form. Below the circle, the word "AVATI" is written in bold hand-drawn letters. The monochromatic design emphasizes the intricate details of the insect against the contrasting background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint ?
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.92
Catalogue Raisonné

Passeron, Vol. III, no. 376

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

Passeron, Roger. Mario Avati l'oeuvre grave. Paris: La Bibliotheque des Arts, 1973-1979.

Wikidata ID

Q65574754

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