Sean Gardner - “The Eyes of the Fathers” Signed Limited Edition Intaglio Etching (#1/1) (Louisiana)

Up for sale is a Sean Gardner - “The Eyes of the Fathers” Signed Limited Edition Intaglio Etching (#1/1) (Louisiana)! It measures 12 7/16” by 9 3/4” 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, truly unique 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 and expressionist intaglio etching is titled "The Eyes of the Fathers" in pencil in the lower center margin, explicitly designated as a rare 1/1 unique master impression, and hand-signed by the artist in the lower right. The striking composition features a haunting, surreal arrangement of abstract, interconnected ocular motifs layered with intense, raw figurative texturing, heavy shadows, and expressive linework that evoke a strong avant-garde psychological tension. Meticulously pulled on heavy, premium deckle-edge archival art paper with rich monochromatic contrast and deep plate impressions, this one-of-a-kind 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 premier statement piece to enhance your home decor.

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