Lot 375
Stanley William Hayter (British, 1901-1988). "Night Moth" (Laurels Number One) - Engraving and aquatint in colors on laid paper. Edition 195/300. Publisher: Laurel Gallery, New York, 1946-1952. Signed and numbered 195/300 in pencil on lower margin. A masterful abstraction by Stanley William Hayter presenting bimorphic shapes and a complex array of lines and planes embellished with striking orange, yellow, and magenta hues. A wonderful example by one of the 20th century's most important printmakers who was associated with Surrealism in the 1930s and Abstract Expressionism from the 1940s on. Size of plate mark: 5.875" L x 4.5" W (14.9 cm x 11.4 cm)
Known for his impressive technical innovations in printmaking, Stanley William Hayter experimented with transforming traditional black-and-white etching and engraving techniques through his Modernist lens. Hayter became linked to the Surrealist Movement after being introduced to Yves Tanguy and Andre Masson in Paris. During World War II, Hayter was living in exile in New York, and his style moved toward Abstract Expressionism. Soon thereafter, his style and technique as well as his theoretical writings on Automatism would influence many American artists, including Jackson Pollock. It was during this period that Hayter perfected his innovative technique for multicolor printing on a single plate and created avant-garde works like "Night Moth".
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
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- Condition: Vivid imagery and strong coloration. Signed and numbered 195/300 in pencil by the artist on lower margin. This print is hinged at the upper edges to the matte but could be removed if desired.
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