China Ink Drawing on Paper
29 x 22 cms / 11½ x 8¾ inches
 
Sprite Bearing Fruit, executed in 1956 is a delicate ink drawing on paper that encapsulates the artist's early fascination with whimsical and folkloric themes. The sprite, a mythical, ethereal figure often associated with playfulness and natural vitality, is depicted with an air of delight and playfulness. In this piece, the sprite holds fruit in a platter above his head, symbolising abundance, fertility, and the timeless connection between humanity and nature.