Ants 1968

Graham Sutherland's 1968 lithograph "Ants" depicts a wooden cross overrun by a swarm of black ants. The cross, rendered in a vibrant yellow, stands starkly against a white background, punctuated by a yellow sun in the top right corner. The dynamic composition, dominated by the ants, evokes a sense of both destruction and resilience, capturing Sutherland's signature blend of realism and expressive abstraction. The work is a powerful testament to the artist's exploration of themes of nature, mortality, and the relentless forces of time.