Product Description
Ivan Borges – A Sereia do Mar (The Mermaid of the Sea), 2006
Original Signed Brazilian Woodcut Print (Xilogravura)
This original hand-pulled woodcut print by Brazilian artist Ivan Borges celebrates the rich artistic traditions of Northeastern Brazil and the enduring legacy of xilogravura (woodcut printmaking). Signed and dated 2006, the work is titled A Sereia do Mar (The Mermaid of the Sea) and is presented in excellent condition with provenance from Brazil.
Rendered in striking black and white, the composition depicts a mythical mermaid surrounded by fish, sea creatures, palm trees, and radiant tropical imagery. The bold graphic design and expressive carved lines are hallmarks of the traditional Brazilian woodcut style associated with literatura de cordel, the illustrated folk literature that has become one of Brazil's most celebrated artistic and cultural traditions.
The Borges family has played an important role in preserving and promoting this unique printmaking heritage. Their works are recognized internationally and are represented in museum, institutional, and private collections around the world.
This authentic hand-pulled print offers collectors an outstanding example of contemporary Brazilian folk art and traditional woodblock craftsmanship.
Artwork Details
Artist: Ivan Borges
Title: A Sereia do Mar (The Mermaid of the Sea)
Date: 2006
Medium: Hand-pulled woodcut print (Xilogravura)
Technique: Traditional relief printmaking
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist
Dimensions: 19.5" x 11.5"
Country of Origin: Brazil
Color: Black and White
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Acquired in Brazil
Unframed
A wonderful addition to collections of Brazilian folk art, Latin American prints, maritime imagery, mermaid folklore, and traditional woodblock printmaking.
