Four-color intaglio/lithograph with handwork 37”H x 25”W Edition of 100; signed in paint and numbered in pencil Printed by Mahaffey Fine Art, Portland, Oregon, 2006 The careful application of a blow-torch adds a unique effect to the energy of four macchia baskets which appear to be toasting one another. Grounded on a background of soft peach, three additional plates of color include spring green, bright yellow, and black. The distinctive burn marks were made upon the completed prints, followed by beautiful rose-colored lipwraps and bold black outlines in acrylic paint. Chihuly’s signature finishes the work with dynamic flourish.
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