Downward 1987 - 1988

"Downward," a 1987-1988 print by Stanley William Hayter (1901-1988), is an abstract work in a blue-green and pink color palette. Intricate, looping lines flow across the composition, with an abstract, possibly geometric, shape at the center. The work is a prime example of Hayter's mastery of the intaglio printing process, creating an intricate pattern of lines and subtle tonal variations. The work's title, "Downward," suggests a sense of descent and movement, which is visually reflected in the direction of the lines and shapes.