Hercules and Geryon (Cyriel Gladines)
2011. The tenth entry into Jordanov's highly acclaimed "Twelve Labours of Hercules" series, this copy signed and numbered "89/100". Image size 90mm x 110mm, sheet size 175mm x 165mm. C3 Etching To get these red cattle, Hercules traveled to the end of the world. He had to kill the three-bodied giant Geryon and his two-headed dog, Orthrus. After defeating them, Hercules herded the cattle all the way back to Greece, dealing with various obstacles and stray cows along the way. Julian Jordanov is not just an illustrator but a visual storyteller. His work bridges the gap between classical printmaking traditions and modern surrealist imagination, making him one of the most important graphic artists of his generation. Jordanov is a superstar in the Ex-Libris (bookplate) collector community, his bookplates are among the most sought-after in the modern market due to their narrative complexity. A single bookplate by Jordanov often feels like a complete painting compressed into a miniature format. He has won over 40 International Awards for his art. Item #31834
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