XII The Hanged Man Self Portrait by George Shuey
XII The Hanged Man Self Portrait
George Shuey
Title
XII The Hanged Man Self Portrait
Artist
George Shuey
1947 - PRESENT (biography)Year
1977
Technique
mixed technique intaglio
Image Size
10 1/8 x 7 3/8" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
26/27 (edition impressions vary)
Annotations
signed, titled, dated and numbered lower margin
Reference
Paper
ivory wove Arches
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
GSH108
Price
$600.00
Description
In addition to the velvety mezzotint that Shuey is known for, this composition features a fine scattering of lines and patterns layered over the surface, likely engraved with power tools (seen in the detail picture). This creates a delicate tension with the voluptuous, dimensional shapes of the "hanged man." An exemplary image of Shuey's keen understanding of intaglio printmaking, and his use of chiaroscuro for drama and shape.