Jim Dine, Venus, 1983 |
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| Artist: | Jim Dine (1935 - ) |
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| Title: | Venus, 1983 |
| Medium: | Monotype with Hand-Coloring on Wove Paper. |
| Image Size: | 63 1/2 x 37 1/4in (161.3 x 94.6cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 63 1/2 x 37 1/4in (161.3 x 94.6cm) |
| Framed Size: | 68 1/2 x 42 1/4 in |
| Edition: | This work is numbered 1/1 and annotated 'monotype'. |
| Signature: | This work is hand-signed by Jim Dine (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1935 -). |
| Condition: | This work is in excellent condition. |
| ID # | w-8774 |
JIM DINE Venus, 1983 is a bold and expressive reinterpretation of classical beauty through the contemporary creation. This work presents the iconic figure of Venus, inspired by classical sculpture, layered with Dine’s signature gestural marks, vivid colors, and textured surfaces. Through the process, Dine combines elements of drawing and painting, creating a raw, energetic composition where the timeless grace of Venus collides with the spontaneity of modern abstraction. The figure often appears fragmented or partially obscured, bathed in an interplay of bright and muted tones, evoking both classical aesthetic for the original sculpture and an exploration of personal expression.
JIM DINE Venus, 1983 reflects Dine’s expressive style towards classical taste,the expressive potential of printmaking, and the dynamic tension between tradition and innovation.
Jim Venus, 1983 is hand signed by Jim Dine (Ohio, 1935 -).
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
JIM DINE Venus, 1983 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).
About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, JIM DINE Venus, 1983 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
