Fischl, Eric, Untitled (Couple Wading in Water)

Captured in a moment of quiet camaraderie, two companions wade knee-deep into a pool of water. Scantily clad, they turn their backs to the viewer, heads bowed forward as though fascinated by something in the whirling waters before them. The figure on the left wraps his right arm around his nude companion's shoulders, evoking a sense of comfort and intimacy. Fischl utilizes erratic, swirling strokes to create a visually chaotic environment that highlights the peaceful instance shared between the two figures. Varied tones of black, white, and grey give way to light and shadow and shape the bodies of the central physiques. True to form, Fischl adopts a voyeuristic quality in which the viewer feels as though he/she is glimpsing in on a private occasion.

Created in 2008, this black and white lithograph was printed on Coventry Papers by Derriere L'Etoile Studios, NYC and published by Jeff Gordon of Wu-shan Inc. It is numbered 41/98 (out of an edition of 98 with 68 for sale) and hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower margin. Publisher retail for this work is $2,000 + $500 framing.

FRAMING: This work is placed in a contemporary black and white frame with archival materials and museum quality. The sleek, flat surfaces accentuate the swirling brush strokes of the piece while the gold adds a metallic spark to the black and white work. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.

Captured in a moment of quiet camaraderie, two companions wade knee-deep into a pool of water. Scantily clad, they turn their backs to the viewer, heads bowed forward as though fascinated by something in the whirling waters before them. The figure on the left wraps his right arm around his nude companion's shoulders, evoking a sense of comfort and intimacy. Fischl utilizes erratic, swirling strokes to create a visually chaotic environment that highlights the peaceful instance shared between the two figures. Varied tones of black, white, and grey give way to light and shadow and shape the bodies of the central physiques. True to form, Fischl adopts a voyeuristic quality in which the viewer feels as though he/she is glimpsing in on a private occasion.

Created in 2008, this black and white lithograph was printed on Coventry Papers by Derriere L'Etoile Studios, NYC and published by Jeff Gordon of Wu-shan Inc. It is numbered 41/98 (out of an edition of 98 with 68 for sale) and hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower margin. Publisher retail for this work is $2,000 + $500 framing.

FRAMING: This work is placed in a contemporary black and white frame with archival materials and museum quality. The sleek, flat surfaces accentuate the swirling brush strokes of the piece while the gold adds a metallic spark to the black and white work. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.