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Dissension, by Jacki Baxter, 2008

Dissension

Jacki Baxter

2008

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Dissension is a 2008 by Jacki Baxter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Jacki Baxter
When & what style?
2008
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is mostly black with bold red outlines and shapes. You see two figures facing each other, their forms simplified into strong lines. One figure holds what looks like a bowl or mask, while the other has a curved object that might be a tool or weapon. The background is filled with jagged red lines, almost like flames or static. The red lines create a sense of tension around the figures, making them stand out sharply. The artist used only two colors—black and red—to build the whole scene. If you like this style, check out more works by Baxter, Jacki.

The story of this work

Overview

The print *Dissension* by Jacki Baxter, created in 2008, features a composition of household objects rendered in black and red ink. The arrangement includes spoons, jugs, a cup, and a kettle, depicted through a combination of line and form.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Jacki Baxter

Jacki Baxter’s prints capture still lifes and moments with crisp lines and bold color.

See the richer artist page
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