
Description
An original etching with aquatint by the renowned Texas artist José Guadiana, dated January 2, 2008.This striking composition features a monumental face wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with hands cupped around a harmonica at the center. Below, smaller figures reach upward, some playing instruments, while a dog stands nearby — all rendered with intense cross-hatching, rich tonal aquatint, and expressive line work. Guadiana’s exceptional skill in etching and printmaking is on full display here, creating dramatic scale, emotional depth, and masterful control of light and shadow through the demanding medium of etching.This is a 2/3 proof, signed and dated in pencil by the artist. Printed on fine, heavy paper and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the José Guadiana Estate.A bold, narrative, and technically brilliant example of Guadiana’s accomplished work in etching and printmaking — now offered for your consideration.
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Harmonica Playing
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Jose Guadiana Estate: Works on Paper
Apr 05, 2026 5:00 PM EDTLas Vegas, NV, United States
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