In his work, Ben Quilty balances naturalism with expressionism. In this etching, Quilty draws the human skull - somehow finding life in the memento mori. Captured from one of six angles, what may look spontaneous is instead, a feat of Quilty’s raw, visceral talent.

Quilty’s articulation of the human experience has resonated nationally and internationally. Represented in most public galleries, in 2011 he served as Australia’s official war artist stationed in Afghanistan. Quilty remains one of Australia’s most acclaimed working artists.

Ben QUILTY (1973 - )
'Three' 2006
etching on paper
Edition of 20
Image Size: 17 x 16 cm
Framed Dimensions: 41 x 37 x 4 cm 
Signed: Numbered, titled and signed 'BQ' in margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.

(c) The Artist or Assignee