Parasol, 2020
Joanna Cohn

Print : aquatint, engraving

30 x 22.5 x 0.3 cm 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.1 inch

€320
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Numbered and limited to 25 copies

1 copy available

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Dimensions cm inch

30 x 22.5 x 0.3 cm 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Black frame with glass

Artwork dimensions including frame

52 x 42 x 2 cm 20.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 inch


Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Sweden

This monochromatic artwork captures an evocative scene, where two elegantly dressed figures ascend a series of grand diagonal steps. The artist employs stark contrasts of light and shadow to meticulously craft the scene, utilizing a limited grayscale palette to emphasize the timeless elegance and sophistication of the moment. The left figure, a woman, holds a delicate umbrella, an accessory that not only shields her from the sun but also lends an air of vintage charm and grace. Her dress, flowing lightly, contrasts with the strong, defined steps, highlighting the softness of her motion. Her detailed attire suggests a period setting, enveloping the scene in a nostalgic aura. To her right, a man in a crisp white suit exudes confidence and poise. His stride up the steps seems deliberate and assured, rendering a perfect counterbalance to the woman's grace. The white of his suit almost glows amidst the darker tones of the background, drawing the observer’s eye and creating a focal point in the composition. The artist’s adept manipulation of light not only delineates the physical forms but also imbues the piece with a sense of depth and dimensionality. Shadows pool in the recesses of the steps, and the sunlight plays across the figures and ground, creating a dynamic interplay of light and dark that enhances the three-dimensionality of the piece. The background features elements of what appears to be an ornate building, providing context and further enriching the narrative of the piece. The architectural details, though subdued, add to the grandeur and formality of the setting, enhancing the overall sophistication of the work. Assertively, the artwork stands as a masterful representation of elegance and nostalgia, capturing a fleeting yet poignant moment with meticulous detail and evocative shading. Its timeless quality is a testament to the artist’s skill in balancing form, light, and narrative, making it a captivating piece that invites deeper contemplation with each viewing.

Hard ground and aquatint etchings printed on Somerset satin paper.

Edition of 25.

Paper size: 40 x 50cm.

Plate size: 22.5 x 30cm.

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Joanna Cohn, Parasol
United Kingdom

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Joanna Cohn is a graduating Fine Art student at Central Saint Martin's, and will be has been awarded the Leverhulme scholarship to study for a Masters in Printmaking at the Royal College of Art, London, this September.  She recently won the Landmark Student Art Prize, and the Nasdaq Student Art Prize and her largescale work Pangaea now hangs in their global headquarters in New York. She also recently won the Rosemary Simmons Stone Lithography Prize and has been shortlisted for The Discerning Eye Drawing Bursary, Boodle Hatfield Printmaking Prize, Glyndebourne Art Competition and Earth Photo Competition at The Royal Geographical Society, London. She has shown work in the Mall Galleries as  part of The Discerning Eye Exhibition, The Royal Society of British Artists, The Pastel Society and Figurative Art Now, New English Arts Club and as part of the The Bath Society Annual Exhibition, Royal Cambrian Society open Exhibition, Woolwich Contemporary Print Society. She is a World Reimagined artist, and her globe was recently displayed in Trafalgar Square. 

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