Artwork
Le retour
Le retour is a print by East London Printmakers. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Le retour is a 2009 screenprint by East London Printmakers, featuring a stylized depiction of a woman in a black dress set against a blue, patterned background.
Subject & Meaning
Contrary to the title's implication of a couple's reunion, the print focuses on a solitary female figure, her arms wrapped around her head, conveying a sense of introspection or emotional containment.
Technique & Style
The work exhibits a blend of simplicity and stylization, with textured rendering of the woman's dress and a geometric, radiating line pattern in the blue background, contributing to an overall elegant aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in 2009, the print is signed, numbered, and titled by the artist, indicating a deliberate editioning process.
Artist & collection
Artist
This group makes contemporary prints that tell everyday stories with sharp, colorful lines.
