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Leda and the Swan - 7 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching

Name: Leda and the Swan - 7 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching
Brand: RoGallery
SKU: 10034

Reuben Nakian

$1,400

American (1897–1986)

Date: circa 1980
Aquatint with Chine Colle, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 25
Image Size: 13.5 x 16.5 inches
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 - 7 (Black) - Reuben Nakian Abstract Expressionist Etching

"Leda and the Swan - 7 (Black)" by Reuben Nakian presents the timeless Greek myth through bold black ink etching techniques that showcase the artist’s Abstract Expressionist mastery.

This striking monochromatic artwork captures the dramatic intensity and sensual energy of Zeus’s mythological encounter with Leda, rendered with Nakian’s characteristic gestural freedom and emotional power. The deep black tones create a sense of mystery and gravitas, transforming the classical narrative into a thoroughly modern artistic statement. A compelling example of how contemporary printmaking can breathe new life into ancient mythological themes.

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: Aquatint

An etching process in which tone is created by treating a plate with fine particles of acid resistant material (like powder resin) and then placing the plate in an acid bath. The acid bites into the plate between the grains of resin and when printed, the mass of tiny spots produces a textured area with tonal effects similar to watercolor wash.

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