Jean-Michel Folon The Circular Ruins V

Etching, aquatint 1974

Edition: 52/95

Published by: Éditions A. Sauret (Monte Carlo)

Printed by: Claude Manesse (Paris)

64.50 × 50.00 cm (sheet size)
43.50 × 33.00 cm (image size)

Signed in pencil by the artist

With certificate of authenticity

Condition: Very good

Slight foxing from mat window

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Work description

This work, "Circular Ruins V", is inspired by the short story "The Circular Ruins" by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. In the story, a man attempts to create a new being in his dreams, depicting a philosophical world where reality and illusion intertwine.

The trees depicted in the image entwined with the circular ruins symbolize the way nature envelops artificial structures over time, reclaiming its dominance. The misty color palette, based on soft blues and browns, emphasizes mystery and dreaminess, drawing the viewer into a fantastical world.

With its serene poeticism and profound philosophical depth, this work is a captivating piece that embodies Folon's unique meditative worldview.