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Framed color etching by Thomas Schütte
Framed color etching by Thomas Schütte
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This etching by Thomas Schütte from the Sophie series presents a portrait rendered in bold red lines and forms. The image appears both direct and fragile: the figure’s head is covered with a scarf, accented by dots and fine details. The face looks out frontally. Energetic, almost sketch-like strokes bring a sense of immediacy and tension to the work, while the restrained use of red and white focuses all attention on the presence of the face.
Untitled (Sophie), 2005
Color etching on paper (in black wooden frame)
56 x 76 cm (sheet)
67 x 85 cm (with frame)
Edition of 35 | signed, numbered
This etching is part of the portfolio “Untitled (Sophie)” from 2005 with a total of 25 sheets. If you are interested in other sheets from the series, we will be happy to assist you.
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About Thomas Schütte
About Thomas Schütte
Thomas Schütte (*1954 in Oldenburg, Germany) is a renowned contemporary artist known for his sculptures, installations, and drawings. He studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the 1970s under Gerhard Richter. Schütte's work spans a variety of media and themes, often carrying social and political undertones.
He is particularly known for his large-scale sculptures, such as the monumental Geister (Ghosts) and the Frauen (Women) series, which often feature an expressive and deformed aesthetic.
His works have been exhibited in major museums and exhibitions worldwide, including the documenta and the Venice Biennale, where he won the Golden Lion in 2005. In 2024, he had a major exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, further cementing his influence in the contemporary art world. Schütte lives and works in Düsseldorf.
What is an etching?
What is an etching?
Etching is a printmaking process in which the artist uses a smooth metal plate. This plate is coated with an acid-resistant waxy substance called a ground. The artist then creates a design by drawing into the ground with a fine etching needle. This scrapes away the ground to expose the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which eats into the exposed areas, creating grooves in the exposed metal. The remaining ground is cleaned off the plate.
The artist inks and wipes the plate, leaving the ink only in the etched image. A damp sheet of paper is then placed on top of the inked plate. The plate and paper are passed through an etching press, transferring the image to the paper.
This intaglio printing technique originated in medieval Europe. It was one of the most important printmaking techniques of the old masters. Aquatint is a variant of etching that uses acid-resistand resin to create tonal effects.
FRIDAY BIRD Classic Collection
FRIDAY BIRD Classic Collection
In the FRIDAY BIRD Classic Collection, we present works by established artists that we have selected from galleries, publishers or other art institutions. It is important to us that they fit in with our aesthetic of timeless, beautiful art, in which we see a poetic quality. We carefully check the provenance of each individual work to ensure its authenticity.
