Description:

Erik Dietman
“Vino Tinto”.
Woodcut in black and white.

Artist: Erik Dietman (1937–2002)
Title: “Vino Tinto”
Technique: Woodcut on paper
Edition: 3/25, signed and dated by the artist
Dimensions: Image 48 × 63 cm
Frame: 62 × 75 cm
Period: 1981
Condition: Excellent condition

An expressive and surreal woodcut by the Swedish-French artist Erik Dietman, renowned for his humorous and imaginative imagery, often infused with absurd and poetic elements. The motif depicts monkeys in a symbol-laden scene centered around wine – a characteristic example of Dietman’s playful approach to art historical references and everyday absurdities.

Bio:
Erik Dietman (1937–2002) was born in Sweden but settled in France in the 1960s, becoming a central figure in the European avant-garde. His practice ranged from sculpture and installation to prints and drawings, always characterized by a unique blend of humor, absurdity, and philosophical reflection. He participated in numerous international exhibitions and is represented in major museum collections in Scandinavia and France.