Mirror Mirror by Michael Kronberg (1983)

This is a monochrome limited edition lithographed art print titled 'Mirror Mirror' by the artist Michael Kronberg. The piece is numbered 4 out of an edition of 12 (4/12) and is dated 1983. The composition is executed in black ink on off-white or light gray heavy paper stock with visible grain. The artwork features surreal and dark fantasy themes, depicting two female figures: one seated in the foreground with a stylized, mask-like face and heavy linework suggesting clothing or armor, and a second nude figure in the background reclining beside a monstrous or mechanical entity. The style is reminiscent of underground comix or heavy metal aesthetic from the early 1980s, characterized by high-contrast shading and dense cross-hatching. The print is hand-signed by the artist in the bottom margin. The paper shows slight corner wear and minor yellowing consistent with its age, but the ink remains saturated. There are visible registration marks and ink transfer at the very edges of the sheet, typical of a manually pulled lithograph or screen print. The overall craftsmanship suggests a high level of technical skill in printmaking, with deep blacks and intricate fine-line details.