Landscape Against the Light

Mario Prassinos

Created:
Movement:
n.d.
Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Silhouetted Trees, Luminous Horizon
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 43.6 × 61.2 cm (17 3/16 × 24 1/8 in.); Sheet: 55.8 × 77 cm (22 × 30 3/8 in.)
medium:
Etching on ivory wove paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Landscape Against the Light" by Mario Prassinos reflects the artist's exploration of light and shadow, a recurring theme in his work that often conveys a sense of mystery and introspection. Prassinos, a French artist of Greek descent born in Turkey, was known for his abstract landscapes that blend elements of surrealism and expressionism, capturing the interplay between natural forms and atmospheric effects.

Description of the work:

"Landscape Against the Light" by Mario Prassinos is an etching that presents a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, characterized by intricate line work and textural contrasts on ivory wove paper. The composition features abstracted forms that suggest a landscape, with a focus on the tension between illuminated and obscured areas, reflecting Prassinos' interest in the expressive potential of light.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Landscape Against the Light