Artwork
The Concealment of Baldness
The Concealment of Baldness 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
The Concealment of Baldness is a 2009 etching by East London Printmakers, featuring a black-and-white composition that juxtaposes fragmented facial elements with open books.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man’s face in disjointed, overlapping pieces, obscuring key features like eyes and mouth, suggesting themes of concealment or subtle revelation, as hinted by the title’s reference to hiding baldness.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work’s stark black-and-white palette and jagged, intersecting forms create a sense of visual puzzle and mystery.
History & Provenance
Created in 2009, the etching is signed, numbered, and titled by the artist, with a known location at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
This group makes contemporary prints that tell everyday stories with sharp, colorful lines.
