About 1789: Etchings by Tony Scherman

Quirky, iconic images of shoes, flowers, animals, severed heads and slices of pie embody the artist’s personal interpretation of violent historical periods, such as the Reign of Terror in revolutionary France. This group of twelve etchings by contemporary Toronto-based artist Tony Scherman demonstrate his skillful use of intaglio processes. It has been researched and selected from the Gallery’s permanent collection by Eliza Chandler.