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Discovering Carborundum Prints

Carborundum is used in prints to create gradients of tone, texture or strong colour. Joan Miro frequently used this medium in his printmaking.  Here are some fine examples of prints that have used this medium. See more examples of carborundum prints click here.  

Featured Artist: Fernand Leger

Fernand Leger’s (1881-1955) work pre WWI is best known for his take on cubism, making his cubist works appear to be abstracted. After the war, Leger began incorporating ancient art ideals (such as the idea of a voluptuous reclining nude woman/women) with abstract and cubist qualities. His work after the war also showed his favour … Continued