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Tony SchermanConversations with the Devil: Peonies2012
2012
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Tony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).
Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.
Still lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. Peonies, in particular, are a recurring interest for the artist. While voluminous and intricate, the flower has a notoriously short blooming season of about seven days, making them both impressive and extremely ephemeral.
This luminous depiction of peonies serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. Through his mastery of light, Scherman expertly depicts a bouquet of abundant peonies with incredible attention to their lush petals.
Displayed in a vase, the arrangement is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further intensified by Scherman's signature midnight background, evocative of chiaroscuro.
Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)
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"Conversations with the Devil: Peonies"
Canada, 2012
Water-based silkscreen print on Arches Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist, bottom margin
Stamped, Novak Graphic Inc., verso
From an edition of 42
35"H 33"W (image)
44"H 39"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition
- Creator:Tony Scherman (1950, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2012
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 02-251stDibs: LU215215766202
Tony Scherman
Tony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in). Scherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.
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