{"product_id":"mikio-watanabe-cherelure-ii-unframed-original-mezzotint","title":"MIKIO WATANABE - Cherelure II (Unframed), Original Mezzotint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: Mikio Watanabe (Japanese\/French, b. 1954) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \"Chevelure II\" (The Hair II) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique: Original Mezzotint (Manière Noire) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition: 1\/15 (Extremely low worldwide edition!) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature: Hand-signed, titled, and numbered by the artist in pencil. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: Poetic Realism \/ Contemporary Mezzotint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Excellent original condition, sold without mount (ready for bespoke framing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Format: 41 x 26,5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe ship safely packaged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Chevelure II\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visceral masterpiece of textural depth and atmospheric silence, captured by the celebrated master Mikio Watanabe. In this profound work, Watanabe utilizes the demanding Mezzotint technique to explore the poetic dialogue between the human form and the rhythmic flow of hair. The composition focuses on the radiant curve of the back, emerging from a velvet-black void with a dreamlike luminosity. By meticulously scraping the light back into the copper plate, Watanabe achieves a unique, silk-like softness that makes the subject appear to breathe within the shadows. It is a visual manifesto of intimacy and aesthetic perfection, commanding the atmosphere of any sophisticated international interior. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Narrative Vision (A Symphony of Shadow):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMikio Watanabe, a master of \"metaphysical silence\" whose works are held in the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, is renowned for his ability to find monumental peace in the smallest details. \"Chevelure II\" reflects his deep sensitivity to the interaction between Eastern minimalist philosophy and Western figurative sensuality. The intense depth of the Manière Noire technique creates a sense of profound calm, where every strand of hair and every contour is a deliberate action. This work is not just a study of form; it is an invitation into a world of pure, unadulterated grace. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Blue-Chip Strategic Asset (Artist's Proof I\/XV):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis specific piece represents the pinnacle of collector’s rarity. As an Épreuve d'artiste (e.a. I \/ XV)—the artist's own personal first proof—it carries a level of exclusivity far beyond the standard edition. Watanabe’s technical perfection and his prestigious global status ensure that this rare proof is a premier Blue-Chip asset. To own \"Chevelure II\" in its very first state is to possess a verified fragment of global excellence—a strategic investment in an artist who redefined the boundaries of light and shadow for any elite collection. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikio Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396718682454,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/9796\/3606\/files\/456238361_401751285860414_4212653215606281921_n.jpg?v=1777806466","url":"https:\/\/artcollectiononlineshop.com\/products\/mikio-watanabe-cherelure-ii-unframed-original-mezzotint","provider":"ArtCollection Eri \u0026 Avi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}