Dried Red Rose 1994

Donald Sultan's 1994 artwork "Dried Red Rose" depicts a single, wilted rose rendered in bold strokes of red and black ink. The rose is shown against a stark white background, highlighting its fading beauty and emphasizing its delicate, almost fragile form. This print, a part of a larger series of botanical studies, showcases Sultan's signature style, which combines realism with abstraction. Through his work, Sultan explores themes of mortality, beauty, and decay, challenging viewers to contemplate the transient nature of life.