Sean Gardner - “Stage 3” Signed Intaglio Etching (Louisiana)

Up for sale is a Sean Gardner - “Stage 3” Signed Intaglio Etching (Louisiana)! It measures 14” by 11 1/8” around the outside edge. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

Discover an exceptional and scarce piece of early studio work by Sean Gardner, a prominent Metairie, Louisiana-born professional photojournalist for Getty Images who is widely recognized for capturing high-profile sports, news, and entertainment subject matter. Representing his much earlier academic fine arts roots and experimental printmaking days in Louisiana, this original, hand-pulled surrealist intaglio etching is titled "Stage 3" in pencil in the lower left margin and hand-signed by the artist in the lower right, designating it as a rare working or progress proof from the plate's development. The striking composition features a complex, avant-garde architectural and linear structure with hanging geometric shapes and layered atmospheric textures evoking a strong surrealist tension. Meticulously pulled on heavy, premium deckle-edge archival art paper with rich monochromatic contrast and deep plate impressions, this rare piece captures a deeply evocative mood rooted in southern artistic heritage. Supplied unframed with generous white border margins, it is entirely ready to be custom framed to your exact preference and serve as a sophisticated statement piece to enhance your home decor.

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