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Leda and the Swan - 6 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching

Name: Leda and the Swan - 6 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching
Brand: RoGallery
SKU: 10046

Reuben Nakian

$1,400

American (1897–1986)

Date: circa 1979
Etching with Chine Colle, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of XXV
Size: 20 in. x 26 in. (50.8 cm x 66.04 cm)
Publisher: HMK Fine Art

$1,400

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about Leda and the Swan - 6 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching

"Leda and the Swan - 6 (Black)" by Reuben Nakian captures the passionate intensity of Greek mythology through bold black ink etching techniques that showcase the artist’s Abstract Expressionist mastery.

This striking monochromatic artwork transforms the classical tale of Zeus and Leda into a powerful contemporary statement, rendered with Nakian’s characteristic gestural freedom and emotional depth. The deep black tones create dramatic visual impact while the artist’s expressive linework conveys both the sensuality and mythological power of this timeless narrative. A compelling example of how modern printmaking techniques can honor ancient stories while creating entirely new artistic expressions.

About The Artist: Reuben Nakian

Born in College Point, New York, he studied at the Robert Henri School with Homer Boss and A.S. Baylinson. He also studied at the Art Students League and from 1917 to 1920, apprenticed to Paul Manship and Gaston Lachaise. He was inspired by the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. He taught sculpture at the Newark Fine Arts and Industrial Arts College and at Pratt Institute in New York City. Reuben Nakian was a giant of twentieth-century modernist...

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About The Medium: Etching

The printing process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal. In traditional pure etching, a metal (usually copper, zinc or steel) plate is covered with a waxy ground which is resistant to acid. The artist then scratches off the ground with a pointed etching needle where they want a line to appear in the finished piece, exposing the bare metal. The plate is then put through a high-pressure printing press together with a sheet of paper (often moistened to soften it). The paper picks up the ink from the etched lines, making a print.

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