V. Nagdas - Artwork 787

A densely worked monochrome print dominated by a central bird motif carrying a reclining human form, surrounded by a crowded field of small heads, botanical forms and zodiac-like emblems. The artist layers fine line etching and tonal washes to create a tapestry of allegorical signs that rewards close inspection. The composition balances the monumental avian figure against an ornate border of repeated faces and symbolic discs, producing a dreamlike narrative tension.

The pale paper, restrained palette and meticulous linear work give the piece an antiquarian, almost prophetic presence that suggests allegory and introspection.