La Mouche (Fly)

1960

Mario Avati

Associated Names
Mario Avati

Artist, French, 1921 - 2009

This is a drawing of an insect, most likely a fly, seen from above. The drawing shows the intricate details of the insect's wings, body, and surroundings with high contrast using black and white. The wings have fine lines and speckled patterns, giving a sense of texture. The background is dark with small, bright white specks, possibly suggesting a starry backdrop or textured environment. Stippling and hatching techniques are used to add depth and dimension to the image, creating a dynamic composition that highlights the insect's intricate nature.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint on BFK Rives wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.46

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Passeron, Vol. II, no. 273, State iv/iv


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

E. Weyhe; purchased 1963 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1973

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

Inscriptions

recto: below plate, in graphite, from left to right: E/F LA MOUCHE AVATI 60; verso: none

Markings

none

Watermarks

BFK RIVES

Wikidata ID

Q65511173

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