Hirst, Damien

DAMIEN HIRST The Elusive Truth-Dissection Table with Tools, 2006

$175.00
Sku: GH1123
Artist: Damien Hirst
Title: The Elusive Truth-Dissection Table with Tools
Year: 2006
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 39 x 27.5 inches ( 99.06 x 69.85 cm )
Image Size: 30 x 20 inches ( 76.2 x 50.8 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: This reproduction of Damien Hirst’s powerful work “The Elusive Truth – Dissection Table with Tools” comes from his 2006 retrospective at the prestigious Gagosian Gallery. The piece is a striking example of Hirst's exploration of medical themes, life, and mortality, encapsulating his ability to blend scientific precision with artistic expression. “The Elusive Truth – Dissection Table with Tools” features a meticulously arranged dissection table, complete with an array of medical instruments and tools. The composition is both clinical and contemplative, evoking the sterile environment of a surgical or dissection room. Hirst’s attention to detail is evident in the realistic rendering of the tools, each positioned with purpose and precision, creating a sense of order and calm amidst the potential chaos of dissection. The table, a central element in the composition, serves as a focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye to the instruments laid out upon it. The tools themselves are rendered with lifelike accuracy, showcasing Hirst’s fascination with the intersection of art and science. The stark, clean lines and cool tones of the work enhance its clinical atmosphere, while the underlying themes provoke contemplation on the nature of life, death, and the human body.