![René Magritte's La Valse Hesitation, etching and aquatint, shows masked apples under a crescent moon against a cloudy sky. René Magritte's La Valse Hesitation, etching and aquatint, shows masked apples under a crescent moon against a cloudy sky.](https://media.composition.gallery/artworkpic/rene-magritte-la-valse-hesitation-etching-and-aquatint-available-for-sale-on-composition-gallery1667226279-48461_500x418.jpeg)
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Color aquatint and etching - In excellent condition - Signed in the plate by the artist, hand-signed in pencil by Georgette Magritte, and numbered - Printed by Jacques David, Paris // La Valse Hesitation by René Magritte, a limited edition print from 1971, is executed using etching and aquatint techniques. The piece measures 56 x 76.3 cm and is signed in the plate by Magritte and hand-signed by Georgette Magritte. The artwork depicts two green apples, each adorned with a mask, set against a dreamy sky with a crescent moon. This surreal composition showcases Magritte’s fascination with visual ambiguity and juxtaposition, inviting viewers to ponder the enigmatic connection between the objects. The subtle tonal variations and fine detailing achieved through the etching technique enhance the mysterious and poetic quality of the scene.
La Valse Hesitation, 1971
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Color aquatint and etching - In excellent condition - Signed in the plate by the artist, hand-signed in pencil by Georgette Magritte, and numbered - Printed by Jacques David, Paris // La Valse Hesitation by René Magritte, a limited edition print from 1971, is executed using etching and aquatint techniques. The piece measures 56 x 76.3 cm and is signed in the plate by Magritte and hand-signed by Georgette Magritte. The artwork depicts two green apples, each adorned with a mask, set against a dreamy sky with a crescent moon. This surreal composition showcases Magritte’s fascination with visual ambiguity and juxtaposition, inviting viewers to ponder the enigmatic connection between the objects. The subtle tonal variations and fine detailing achieved through the etching technique enhance the mysterious and poetic quality of the scene.
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