Bronze Sculpture for Sale
The Small Empire, 2022
Print : etching · 16 x 12 x 0.1 cm 6.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch
€450
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Print : numbered and limited to 100 copies
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Hand-signed by artist
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etching on paper
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16 x 12 x 0.1 cm 6.3 x 4.7 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
"Small Empire" is a 2022 drypoint etching by Krzysztof Skorczewski, showcasing his mastery of intricate architectural details and spatial depth.
This work aligns with artist`s thematic focus on constructed and crumbling empires—echoing series like "Imperium" or "Eternal City"—where he explores cycles of building and decay, a motif rooted in his copperplate engraving practice since 1976, celebrated in international exhibitions.
This artwork masterfully presents an architectural illusion, blending classical and surreal elements.
At first glance, the viewer encounters a grand, intricately detailed neoclassical facade, reminiscent of Renaissance grandeur, with a majestic central dome framed by a series of symmetrical pillars. The building appears to emerge from a vast, tiled plaza, evoking a sense of historical permanence and order.
However, beneath this stable surface lies a stark contrast: a chaotic array of wooden beams and scaffolding, suggesting an underlying instability. The juxtaposition of the polished structure above and the disordered foundation below creates a powerful commentary on the fragility of grand edifices and the hidden complexities beneath apparent elegance.
The meticulous use of pencil hatching adds depth and texture, enhancing the visual intrigue and inviting viewers to scrutinize the subtleties of this dualistic composition.
The artwork challenges perceptions, blending reality and illusion with striking effect.
Presentation
KRZYSZTOF SKORCZEWSKI (born in 1947)
He studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and in the Royal College of Art in Stockholm. He graduated in 1971. His works may be found in museum collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, Gdansk, Poznan, in the collection of the Society of the Albertina in Vienna, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the collection of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican and in the Museum of Arts and Culture in Freiburg.
He studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and in the Royal College of Art in Stockholm. He graduated in 1971. His works may be found in museum collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, Gdansk, Poznan, in the collection of the Society of the Albertina in Vienna, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the collection of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican and in the Museum of Arts and Culture in Freiburg.
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