Tolli, Vive (born 1928). New Years wish card. (1993)

Etching on paper by the eminent Estonian artist, Vive Tolli. This New Year’s wish card titled “Ruhnu kirik” (söövitus) from 1993 showcases Tolli’s exemplary craftsmanship and signature shaded texture-based approach to nature. Tolli, renowned for his contributions to Estonian graphics during the 1950s and 1960s, brings forth his innovation in graphic expressions in this piece. An esteemed figure in the art community, Tolli’s works are celebrated globally and can be found in prominent museums and collections across Tallinn, Tartu, Moscow, Cologne, Bratislava, Oulu, Helsinki, the U.S., and Cremona, Italy.