Colour etching on wove paper published in 2008.
Limited edition of 75 etchings.
Signed and numbered in pencil by Damien Hirst.
Measures 41 x 45 cm.
 
A captivating limited edition etching from Damien Hirst's 2008 Butterfly Series, a key subject throughout his career, that features a spectacular blue butterfly with an intricate wing pattern. The composition creates a strong image where the butterfly stands out against the black background. 
 
Damien Hirst (born 1965) rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with his striking works of art. He was a key member of the Young British Artists, won the Turner Prize in 1995 and challenges perceptions and the limits of art. Hirst has also challenged the art market; in 2008 he held an auction with Sotheby’s and sold over 200 pieces of his work direct to the public by bypassing galleries, earning £111 million. He explores themes of life, death and religion, and has created thought provoking artworks including various animals in formaldehyde and For The Love Of God, a diamond encrusted human skull with 8,601 diamonds.