{"product_id":"petite-guerre-privee-1976-roger-dewint-belgian-1942-2021","title":"Petite Guerre Privée, 1976 | Roger Dewint (Belgian, 1942–2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original colour etching by Belgian artist Roger Dewint, produced in 1976 and numbered 5 from an edition of 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetite Guerre Privée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Private Little War) is a striking composition of fragmented figures, expressive lines and abstract forms, rendered in vibrant burnt copper tones, deep burgundy and warm rust red. The rich, almost metallic colours give the print a remarkable warmth, contrasting with its darker, surreal subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handwritten French quotation from Jean-Paul Sartre's autobiographical work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Mots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1964) runs beneath the composition, introducing a literary dimension to the work and its reflections on life and mortality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoger Dewint (1942–2021) was a Belgian painter and printmaker who studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels. Known for his experimental approach to traditional printmaking techniques, he developed a distinctive body of work combining expressive figuration with abstraction. His prints are represented in the collection of the Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image imprimée in Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe etching is presented on its original full sheet of paper, with a generous expanse beneath the image carrying the artist's handwritten title, date, signature and edition number. The original presentation has been retained rather than concealing the paper beneath a mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"viki.knott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57297992778108,"sku":"X912","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/7295\/1736\/files\/018384FB-B400-4C2E-B9E4-4DD9A85EB82C.jpg?v=1791975216","url":"https:\/\/www.vikiknott.com\/products\/petite-guerre-privee-1976-roger-dewint-belgian-1942-2021","provider":"viki.knott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}