butterfly conundrum

butterfly conundrum by kyle parker cunningham

Drypoint Intaglio Print 8 inches by 10 inches July 18th, 2021

Drypoint intaglio print of an orange and yellow butterfly perched atop a long-handled red sledgehammer, connected by a thin line, hand-colored with watercolor against a pale textured background.

Full view of the Butterfly Conundrum print showing the delicate contrast between the small, brightly colored butterfly above and the heavy red hammer below, with visible plate marks and edition number on cream paper.

Alternate color variant of Butterfly Conundrum with a white butterfly against a dramatic wash of deep purple and violet watercolor, the hammer rendered in pale outline, creating a moody nocturnal atmosphere.