
Die erste Ära (The First Era) by Tony Cragg is an etching that evokes a sense of cosmic mystery and the passage of time. The monochromatic composition features a series of elongated, organic forms rising upward, resembling silhouettes of abstracted plant stems or celestial bodies emerging from a textured, almost explosive background. The artwork’s tonal variations, with its rich blacks and faded whites, create depth and suggest movement, as if capturing a primordial scene or an otherworldly landscape. Cragg, known for his exploration of form and materials, here experiments with abstraction to convey the beginning of an unknown journey or era. Measuring 53.5 cm by 41 cm, this limited edition print encourages viewers to interpret its imagery as they ponder themes of creation, evolution, and transformation.
Die erste Ära (The first era), 1991
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Die erste Ära (The First Era) by Tony Cragg is an etching that evokes a sense of cosmic mystery and the passage of time. The monochromatic composition features a series of elongated, organic forms rising upward, resembling silhouettes of abstracted plant stems or celestial bodies emerging from a textured, almost explosive background. The artwork’s tonal variations, with its rich blacks and faded whites, create depth and suggest movement, as if capturing a primordial scene or an otherworldly landscape. Cragg, known for his exploration of form and materials, here experiments with abstraction to convey the beginning of an unknown journey or era. Measuring 53.5 cm by 41 cm, this limited edition print encourages viewers to interpret its imagery as they ponder themes of creation, evolution, and transformation.
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Tony Cragg
Die erste Ära (The first era), 1991
53.5 x 41 cm















