Artwork
Poseidon
Poseidon is a print by Steve Edwards. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Poseidon is a 2012 print by Steve Edwards, combining etching and linocut techniques to depict a multicolored figure emerging from vibrant, abstracted water.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a blurred-faced, boldly rendered male figure in water, alluding to the mythological Poseidon through its marine theme and titular reference.
Technique & Style
Edwards employed a hybrid printmaking approach, merging etching with linocut, to achieve a graphic, high-contrast visual language characterized by bold forms and a kaleidoscope of blues, purples, and yellows.
History & Provenance
Created in 2012, the work is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Printmaker Steve Edwards carved bold, graphic gods straight from Greek myth. His prints Zeus and Poseidon bring thunderbolts and tridents to life in thick black lines and flat color, recalling ancient coins and temple…
