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Hungarian artist, Gabor Koranyi, is known for his detailed graphic works, often featuring Biblical or historical themes.
The subject matter of "Leading Star" appears to be a depiction of the Three Wise Men (Magi) observing the Star of Bethlehem, consistent with the star with a long comet-like tail shown in the upper right.
Artwork Details
The piece depicted is a black-and-white print from 1991, as indicated by the artist's signature and date in the lower right corner. The inscriptions on the bottom of the sheet provide further details:
Title: "Leading Star," located on the far left.
Edition: "4/50," indicating this is the 4th print out of a limited edition of 50.
Signature & Date: "Koranyi Gabor '91."
Blind Stamp: In the lower right margin, there is a circular embossed "GK" seal, the artist's mark.
Frame measures 12” x 14”
Artwork measures 4 3/4” x 3”
Etching & Aquatint: The fine, dark lines forming the figures and the star's rays are characteristic of etching, where acid is used to "bite" lines into the plate. The grainy, tonal gray areas in the sky and background are likely achieved through aquatint, a method used to create wash-like textures and varying shades of gray rather than just solid lines.
The notation "4/50" confirms it is a hand-pulled limited edition print, where the artist personally inked and pressed each of the 50 copies.
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