Ashes to Ashes – 11/14

This etching presents a densely composed arrangement of organic forms and still-life objects rendered in deep chiaroscuro. Skeletal and fleshy elements intertwine with vessels and implements, their forms dissolving into shadow and light. The composition suggests mortality and transience through its accumulation of objects and anatomical reference, whilst the etching technique—with its fine hatching and tonal gradation—creates an atmosphere of contemplation. Langdown’s practice across various media demonstrates his sustained engagement with symbolic and allegorical subject matter.