Judy Cassab was the first female artist to win the Archibald twice. She is renowned for not only for capturing her sitter’s likeness, but the spirit of the times. This sense for meaning beyond appearance underlies ‘Music’, an elegant etching of two figures listening to and playing music. It’s as though we’ve walked into a lounge in the 1970s to find a jam in session.
Cassab was Holocaust survivor. Her work is informed by a deep reverence and joy for life, a keen attention to the moments of sweetness that make it worthwhile. An ode to friendship and music, ‘Music’ is a quiet revelation.
Cassab’s portraits reside in the British Royal Collection, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Australia, and many other prominent and prestigious public, corporate, and notable private collections. This work is a thrilling find for budding art buyers, seasoned connoisseurs of graphic arts, and collectors of works by women artists.
Artist: Judy CASSAB, (1920 - 2015)
Title: 'Music', 2001
Medium: etching and aquatint on paper
Edition: Edition of 70.
Work of art illustrated is a representative work from the edition. Any number from the edition may be supplied.
Image Size: 32 x 25 cm (height x width)
Signed: signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil in margin below image.
Letter of Provenance: Yes
Condition: Excellent: The work of art is in the same immaculate condition as when it was created. This could be the description for a work of art that may have been in storage for years, never sold on the market but may still be some years old.
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