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Sheriff

Sheriff 

Technique:

ETCHING+Aquatint

Picture size

5¹/₈ x 4¹³/₃₂ in
13 x 11.2 cm

Paper size

9²³/₃₂ x 6³⁹/₆₄ in
24.7 х 16.8 cm

Year

2016

Edition

of 20

Description

In Sheriff, the scene captures a blend of humor and irony, drawing the viewer into its quirky details. A weary sheriff, slumped over his equally tired horse, makes his way through the hot, dusty desert. The exaggerated droop of his mustache and the slouched brim of his hat humorously highlight his exhaustion, as both rider and steed seem to plod onward in silent resignation after a long day of work.


Yet, hidden within this moment of apparent calm is the mischievous presence of a small bee, ready to sting the horse. This subtle detail shifts the mood of the piece, creating a playful tension—what seems like a peaceful journey could quickly turn into a burst of unexpected action. The viewer is invited to imagine what might unfold next, as though the scene is the opening act of a small Western, ready to be continued in the imagination.


The desert, with its cacti and rugged rock formations, frames the scene with a sense of heat and stillness, yet there’s a feeling of anticipation in the air. The beauty of Sheriff lies in its ability to create a narrative that feels incomplete, allowing the viewer to finish the story, like a scene from an unwritten Western film.

Sheriff 

Technique:

ETCHING+Aquatint

Picture size

5¹/₈ x 4¹³/₃₂ in
13 x 11.2 cm

Paper size

9²³/₃₂ x 6³⁹/₆₄ in
24.7 х 16.8 cm

Year

2016

Edition

of 20

Description

In Sheriff, the scene captures a blend of humor and irony, drawing the viewer into its quirky details. A weary sheriff, slumped over his equally tired horse, makes his way through the hot, dusty desert. The exaggerated droop of his mustache and the slouched brim of his hat humorously highlight his exhaustion, as both rider and steed seem to plod onward in silent resignation after a long day of work.


Yet, hidden within this moment of apparent calm is the mischievous presence of a small bee, ready to sting the horse. This subtle detail shifts the mood of the piece, creating a playful tension—what seems like a peaceful journey could quickly turn into a burst of unexpected action. The viewer is invited to imagine what might unfold next, as though the scene is the opening act of a small Western, ready to be continued in the imagination.


The desert, with its cacti and rugged rock formations, frames the scene with a sense of heat and stillness, yet there’s a feeling of anticipation in the air. The beauty of Sheriff lies in its ability to create a narrative that feels incomplete, allowing the viewer to finish the story, like a scene from an unwritten Western film.

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