Canto V, 2

Jürgen Partenheimer

$4,660

Museum Exhibited

Limited availability

Blue Chip Artist

TECHNIQUE

Etching

SIZE

47 x 31″

Jürgen Partenheimer

He is known for his diverse body of work that spans across various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.

Born: 1947, Munich, Germany

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Recognition

German artist who draws on theory and prose in his works, Partenheimer's prints and sculptures have been displayed in the MoMA, SF Art Institute, RISDI.

Intent

A complete vertical experience of blue – the mix of high alpine blues is simulatenously spiritual and earthly.

Composition

This multimedia series combines etching, lithography, and heliorelief woodblock. Here Partenheimer sets various configurations of blocks against the fluid and rich blue.

Ceres Take

One of the most renown German artists of his generation, these Partenheimers are commanding Hero works.

PARENT TECHNIQUE

Etching

Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....

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Lithograph

Lithography is a form of pinrtmaking anchored on the principle of oil and water repelling each other. It involves drawing or painting an image onto a smooth, flat surface, traditionally a stone, using a greasy medium like crayon or ink. The surface is then treated with a chemical solution to...

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Woodcut

Woodcut is a form of printmaking where an image is carved into a block of wood, leaving the raised areas to be inked and printed onto paper or fabric. This process dates back to ancient China and has since been practiced globally. Artists typically use tools like chisels and knives...