Cecily Brown - The Tribulations of St. Anthony

This limited edition Cecily Brown print for sale, The Tribulations of St. Anthony (2010), is an aquatint etching on pearlescent paper, measuring 40 x 30.5 cm. Hand-signed and numbered from an edition of just 25, this original artwork reinterprets Martin Schongauer’s 15th-century engraving of the same subject.

Brown infuses the composition with her signature expressive style, layering rich yellow and orange tones to evoke movement, chaos, and spiritual struggle. The shimmering pearlescent paper heightens the luminous, ethereal quality of the print, transforming a classic narrative into a contemporary artwork of emotional depth and vitality.

The Tribulations of St. Anthony exemplifies Cecily Brown’s ability to merge art historical references with her dynamic abstraction, making this print a striking addition to any collection of contemporary prints and artworks.

Cecily Brown (British, b. 1969) is internationally recognized as one of the most influential figures in contemporary painting. Her work explores the balance between figuration and abstraction, drawing inspiration from the dramatic compositions of Baroque art as well as the gestural intensity of Willem de Kooning and Francis Bacon. Brown’s paintings and prints are characterized by vigorous brushwork, layered surfaces, and a dynamic visual language that is both evocative and elusive.

In the late 1990s, alongside contemporaries such as Peter Doig and Chris Ofili, Brown played a pivotal role in revitalizing contemporary painting. Her unique style has been exhibited at major museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC; Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid; and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark. Today, she lives and works in New York City, continuing to produce both monumental canvases and highly sought-after limited edition prints. Collectors worldwide value her editions as important contributions to the field of contemporary British art.