{"product_id":"harold-town-battle-scene-drawing-1958","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"BATTLE SCENE\" ETCHING, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town at Caviar20\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e (1924-1990) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewas an exceptional and dynamic figure in the Canadian art canon, who created a wide range of brilliant artworks beginning in the 1950s and well into the 1980s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarold Town’s artistic career was shaped by the rapid postwar development of his hometown, Toronto. After he established an international reputation with his \u003ca title=\"Single Autographic Prints\" href=\"https:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town-1\/products\/harold-town-lagoon-single-autographic-print-1956\"\u003eSingle Autographic Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the mid 1950's, his paintings fetched record prices and ignited a new local art scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown went on to explore a variety of media, producing an expanding range of works throughout his life. He never confined himself to a single style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early etching is a revelation. While many are familiar with Town's \"Toy Horse\" series created during the 1970's, it is surprising that he was exploring two of his favorite motifs (Hoses and Mythologies) during the late 1950's. We expect that the artist was committed and immersed in abstraction during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching demonstrates that Town was an expert draughtsman. The work itself has a tone different from much of his oeuvre, it radiates conflict and latent violence. Yet despite this, a disconcerting beauty emerges. The inherent visual seductiveness (and simplicity) of the warriors’ bodies, along with the movement of the horse, add a unique poetic vein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTown was a dedicated printmaker throughout his career. While one of his Single Autographic Prints are an essential acquisition, we would propose that this very rare and early print is equally important as it demonstrates his mastery of line, and also is an early exploration of the key themes from his practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (Battle Scene)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEtching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSigned and dated in plate, top left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-signed numbered, lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8\"H 13.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall good condition. Detailed report by request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote: the price is $1,250 CAD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48013781860588,"sku":"07-26","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Harold-Town-battle_01.jpg?v=1785180730","url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-battle-scene-drawing-1958","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}