By Xavier Viramontes

Medium: Etching and aquatint
Edition of 25
Image Size: 12 x 10 inches

The Church Lady by Xavier Viramontes is a vibrant etching and aquatint depicting a dog adorned with a flowered hat and lace veil, rendered with expressive color and playful symbolism. The frontal pose and direct gaze give the subject a dignified yet gently comic presence.

Viramontes’s bold linework, saturated palette, and textured surface blend portraiture with wit, drawing on popular imagery and cultural reference. The result is a character-driven print that balances humor and craftsmanship, emblematic of the artist’s distinctive narrative style.