This intricate etching, titled "Orquicavola No II," demonstrates a mastery of line and tone, characteristic of 20th-century Brazilian printmaking. The composition features a highly detailed, botanical-inspired abstraction, with organic forms that evoke the complexity of tropical flora. The artist utilizes a range of hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create a sense of depth and volume, while the delicate linework maintains a refined, elegant quality. This work is a compelling example of how Brazilian artists of this period blended naturalistic observation with modernist stylistic elements. It is hand-signed in pencil in the lower right, titled in the center, and marked "P.A." (Prova de Artista/Artist's Proof) in the lower left.

Details

• Artist: Marirene Salles Mendes Martim (Brazilian, 20th Century)

• Title: Orquicavola No II

• Medium: Etching on paper

• Edition: P.A. (Artist's Proof)

• Dimensions: 21 x 21 in.

• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil lower right; titled lower center; marked P.A. lower left

Marirene Salles Mendes Martim Brazilian artist 20th century art etching original print artist proof P.A. botanical abstraction tropical flora fine art auction printmaking Brazilian modernism organic forms detailed linework paper work limited edition.