BEN NICHOLSON "TURKISH SUNDIAL AND COLUMN" ETCHING, 1967
Ben Nicholson (1894–1982) was a leading figure in British Modernism. His innovative approach to abstract composition shaped painting and sculpture in the 20th Century.
Nicholson was interested in exploring how flat simple shapes of pure color could create the illusion of depth and greater forms. While his early work drew on Constructivism and Cubism, he quickly developed a distinctive style that combined abstraction and representation. He experimented with color, form, and texture, forging a visual language that set him apart from his peers.
He gained prominence through the Seven and Five Society, where he championed a shift toward pure abstraction. Alongside Barbara Hepworth (his ex-wife) and Henry Moore, Nicholson was central to British Modernist sculpture. Beyond his own work, he influenced younger artists as a teacher and mentor.
Nicholson experimented widely across media and techniques. His prints, like his paintings and reliefs, show a minimalist sensibility and a keen understanding of spatial dynamics.
"Turkish Sundial and Column" exemplifies his aesthetic explorations. This etching comes from a portfolio of ten works, each exploring Greek and Turkish forms. The lines of the column and sundial are applied with differing perspectives, creating an effect of movement and depth. The plate's shape and form comes into play in this composition, emphasizing the illustrated elements.
This print can be found in the permanent collection of the Tate, London; the National Galleries of Scotland.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call 416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Turkish Sundial and Column"
From "Greek and Turkish Forms," a suite of 10 etchings
England, 1967
Etching on wove paper
Signed, dated, and numbered "35/50" in pencil, lower right
Published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd and Marlborough Fine Art Ltd, London
Printed by Atelier Lafranca, Lugano, with their blindstamp
8.5"H 9"W (plate)
14.75"H 12.5"W (sheet)
15.75"H 13.5"W (framed)
Overall good condition. Full report available on request.
Literature: The Tate Gallery: Acquisitions 1968-69, London, 1969
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BEN NICHOLSON "TURKISH SUNDIAL AND COLUMN" ETCHING, 1967
Ben Nicholson (1894–1982) was a leading figure in British Modernism. His innovative approach to abstract composition shaped painting and sculpture in the 20th Century.
Nicholson was interested in exploring how flat simple shapes of pure color could create the illusion of depth and greater forms. While his early work drew on Constructivism and Cubism, he quickly developed a distinctive style that combined abstraction and representation. He experimented with color, form, and texture, forging a visual language that set him apart from his peers.
He gained prominence through the Seven and Five Society, where he championed a shift toward pure abstraction. Alongside Barbara Hepworth (his ex-wife) and Henry Moore, Nicholson was central to British Modernist sculpture. Beyond his own work, he influenced younger artists as a teacher and mentor.
Nicholson experimented widely across media and techniques. His prints, like his paintings and reliefs, show a minimalist sensibility and a keen understanding of spatial dynamics.
"Turkish Sundial and Column" exemplifies his aesthetic explorations. This etching comes from a portfolio of ten works, each exploring Greek and Turkish forms. The lines of the column and sundial are applied with differing perspectives, creating an effect of movement and depth. The plate's shape and form comes into play in this composition, emphasizing the illustrated elements.
This print can be found in the permanent collection of the Tate, London; the National Galleries of Scotland.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call 416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Turkish Sundial and Column"
From "Greek and Turkish Forms," a suite of 10 etchings
England, 1967
Etching on wove paper
Signed, dated, and numbered "35/50" in pencil, lower right
Published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd and Marlborough Fine Art Ltd, London
Printed by Atelier Lafranca, Lugano, with their blindstamp
8.5"H 9"W (plate)
14.75"H 12.5"W (sheet)
15.75"H 13.5"W (framed)
Overall good condition. Full report available on request.
Literature: The Tate Gallery: Acquisitions 1968-69, London, 1969
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Ben Nicholson (1894–1982) was a leading figure in British Modernism. His innovative approach to abstract composition shaped painting and sculpture in the 20th Century.
Nicholson was interested in exploring how flat simple shapes of pure color could create the illusion of depth and greater forms. While his early work drew on Constructivism and Cubism, he quickly developed a distinctive style that combined abstraction and representation. He experimented with color, form, and texture, forging a visual language that set him apart from his peers.
He gained prominence through the Seven and Five Society, where he championed a shift toward pure abstraction. Alongside Barbara Hepworth (his ex-wife) and Henry Moore, Nicholson was central to British Modernist sculpture. Beyond his own work, he influenced younger artists as a teacher and mentor.
Nicholson experimented widely across media and techniques. His prints, like his paintings and reliefs, show a minimalist sensibility and a keen understanding of spatial dynamics.
"Turkish Sundial and Column" exemplifies his aesthetic explorations. This etching comes from a portfolio of ten works, each exploring Greek and Turkish forms. The lines of the column and sundial are applied with differing perspectives, creating an effect of movement and depth. The plate's shape and form comes into play in this composition, emphasizing the illustrated elements.
This print can be found in the permanent collection of the Tate, London; the National Galleries of Scotland.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call 416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Turkish Sundial and Column"
From "Greek and Turkish Forms," a suite of 10 etchings
England, 1967
Etching on wove paper
Signed, dated, and numbered "35/50" in pencil, lower right
Published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd and Marlborough Fine Art Ltd, London
Printed by Atelier Lafranca, Lugano, with their blindstamp
8.5"H 9"W (plate)
14.75"H 12.5"W (sheet)
15.75"H 13.5"W (framed)
Overall good condition. Full report available on request.
Literature: The Tate Gallery: Acquisitions 1968-69, London, 1969
