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Nymph and Goat 8 (Sepia)

Name: Nymph And Goat 8 (Sepia) | Reuben Nakian
Brand: RoGallery
SKU: 65290

Reuben Nakian

$1,300

American (1897–1986)

Date: 1979
Etching with Chine Colle, signed in ink and numbered in pencil
Edition of 25
Image Size: 16.5 x 13.5 inches
Size: 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm)
Publisher: HMK Fine Art

$1,300

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about Nymph and Goat 8 (Sepia)

"Nymph and Goat 8 (Sepia)" by Reuben Nakian explores the primal energy of classical mythology through warm sepia-toned etching techniques that showcase the artist’s Abstract Expressionist mastery and emotional intensity.

This elegant artwork captures the raw vitality and pastoral beauty of ancient mythological themes, rendered with Nakian’s characteristic gestural freedom and expressive linework. The rich sepia palette adds warmth and intimacy to the composition, creating a sense of ancient timelessness while the artist’s sophisticated printmaking approach transforms timeless mythological narratives into powerful contemporary statements. A compelling example of how traditional printmaking techniques can be enhanced through Abstract Expressionist sensibilities to create striking contemporary mythological art.

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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