Michael F. Rumsby | Negresco I Christian Hook The palette moves through deep

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Michael F. Rumsby | Negresco I Christian Hook The palette moves through deepMichael F. Rumsby Negresco I Hand embellished canvas Negresco I establishes the visual proposition that Rumsby develops in the second version the first engagement with one of the Cte d'Azur's most celebrated landmarks, the initial statement of an idea that proves rich enough to return to. The hand embellishment process makes each canvas unique within the edition, the artist's direct engagement with the surface adding a layer of material presence that