Hannah Swain — Gilding The Lily, 1998

The work is titled and signed by the artist in the lower margin as “Gilding The Lily” and “Hannah Swain” with the edition number “98/100”.

Sizes:
Frame: 55 × 45 cm | 21.7 × 17.7 in
Artwork: 47 × 37.5 cm | 18.5 × 14.8 in

This whimsical and vibrant limited edition lithograph by Hannah Swain, titled “Gilding The Lily,” showcases a fantastical scene filled with rich, imaginative details. The composition features a central, tiered arrangement of figures—including a mermaid, a bear, a jester, and winged cherubs—all balanced atop a striped zebra, set beneath a celestial arch featuring a sun and a moon.

The work is executed with intricate line work and a bright, saturated color palette that brings a sense of wonder and narrative playfulness to the piece. As a limited edition print (98/100), this lithograph stands as a charming example of contemporary printmaking, offering both technical detail and a distinct, imaginative aesthetic.

Private collection.

The item is in good condition, presented in a decorative purple-toned frame and protected under glass. The paper backing on the frame exhibits significant wear and partial tearing.

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