Untitled

Description

In this Untitled piece, Canadian artist Doug Forsythe applies his refined command of surface and tone to the printmaking medium, producing a richly atmospheric monotype intaglio that captures the quiet drama of tidal stillness. A layered shoreline stretches across the composition, with floating forms and delicate reflections occupying the foreground and mist-shrouded islets emerging from the distance. The image radiates a profound sense of horizon, space, and meditative rhythm.

Executed with Forsythe’s characteristic sensitivity to texture and balance, the print uses the intaglio process—traditionally associated with etching or engraving—to press ink into the fibers of the paper, while the monotype aspect ensures this is a unique, one-of-a-kind impression rather than a reproducible edition. This dual technique offers subtle tonal gradations, painterly movement, and a tactile quality that bridges print and painting.

Though widely known for his large-scale abstract canvases and mixed-media explorations, Forsythe’s foray into monotype reveals his deep engagement with natural form, spatial resonance, and the alchemy of process. Signed and dated 1987, the work is presented in a black frame with white mat, inviting close contemplation and quiet admiration.

Condition: Excellent, wooden frame in good condition, minor dings.

Vertical
34
Horizontal
42
Depth
2