Lot Essay
The Suite comprises the Minotaur as Embryo, Consecrated, As Calf, As Yearling, Rising, Risen, Full Grown, Pent, Revealed, and Alone.
Minotaur Risen
Details
Michael Ayrton (1921-1975)
Minotaur Risen
signed, inscribed and dated 'Michael Ayrton Minotaur Risen 12.12.70' (upper left and right)
pencil, pen and black ink, unframed
31 x 24 in. (78.8 x 61 cm.)
and 'Suite of Ten Minotaur Etchings', 1971 (folio) (11)
Minotaur Risen
signed, inscribed and dated 'Michael Ayrton Minotaur Risen 12.12.70' (upper left and right)
pencil, pen and black ink, unframed
31 x 24 in. (78.8 x 61 cm.)
and 'Suite of Ten Minotaur Etchings', 1971 (folio) (11)
Literature
P. Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton: An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham, 1977, pl.174.