Commedia dell'arte 1992

jirianderle

print

natural stone pattern

toned paper

ink painting

print

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Commedia dell'arte" is a 1992 etching by Czech artist Jiří Anderle. The artwork depicts two figures in a stark and detailed manner, one standing with a laurel wreath and the other bowing low. The intricate, layered lines that make up their bodies suggest a complex internal structure, possibly referencing the anatomy or interconnectedness of individuals. The starkness of the image and the use of line work suggests a possible commentary on the human condition and the fragility of life.