Birth of a Nation comprises of a suite of ten etchings using imagery that is adapted from classical mythology to a South African context of visuality. The series is characterised by a copper matrix drawn using a drypoint needle and a variety of roulette tools to build up an immensely detailed surface. Each of the ten etchings have an edition size of 30. Prints are only available as part of a set.
Actaeon Dreams
The protagonist in Actaeon Dreams is not actually Actaeon but a saucy Artemis who bares her breast while the familiar hounds from the myth look on.
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Actaeon Dreams - (ed. of 30)
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Edition Size:
30 (Only available as part of the set: 'Birth of a Nation')
Image Height:
47.4 cm
Image Width:
36.5 cm
Sheet Height:
37.2 cm
Sheet Width:
47.4 cm
Framing:
Framed
Artwork Reference:
1339
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