Plate size: 61.5 x 42.5 cm.; Artwork size: 76 x 57 cm. -Perfect condition - Lithograph in black, two cream and beige, with relief. - Publisher: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona - Cataloging number: 80. Listed on page 54 of Tàpies. Graphic Work. 1947-1972. Editorial Gustavo Gili. 1973.
41. Obra gráfica by Antoni Tàpies, a lithograph from 1964, exhibits a minimalist composition that highlights the artist's fascination with simplicity and texture. Printed in black with subtle cream and beige tones, this artwork is marked by four vertical strokes near the upper center, which resemble rough, organic lines. The lower left corner contains faint smudges and marks, adding an element of rawness to the piece. The restrained color palette and sparse imagery evoke a sense of contemplation and quietude, encouraging viewers to ponder the meaning behind the few, deliberate markings. Published by Sala Gaspar in Barcelona, this work is noted in Tàpies’ catalog raisonné, underscoring its relevance in his exploration of abstraction and materiality.
Artwork Copyright © Antoni TapiesAntoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
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