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Etching; 75 copies; Perfect condition; // Cartró by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1977, is a limited edition etching with an edition of 75 copies. This piece exemplifies Tàpies' exploration of texture and abstraction, using a restrained palette of earthy tones and soft contrasts. The composition is dominated by a large, irregular shape in muted brown, which appears almost like a shadow or fragment of terrain. Above this central form, a black rectangular strip with abstract crosshatched lines and markings is suspended, creating a layered effect. Small touches, such as faint smudges and muted shapes, add depth and subtle detail, while two vertical lines in beige seem to support the black strip, reminiscent of a collage or assemblage. The artwork invites contemplation on materiality and space, as Tàpies merges abstract forms with an architectural sense of structure and balance.
Cartró, 1977
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Etching; 75 copies; Perfect condition; // Cartró by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1977, is a limited edition etching with an edition of 75 copies. This piece exemplifies Tàpies' exploration of texture and abstraction, using a restrained palette of earthy tones and soft contrasts. The composition is dominated by a large, irregular shape in muted brown, which appears almost like a shadow or fragment of terrain. Above this central form, a black rectangular strip with abstract crosshatched lines and markings is suspended, creating a layered effect. Small touches, such as faint smudges and muted shapes, add depth and subtle detail, while two vertical lines in beige seem to support the black strip, reminiscent of a collage or assemblage. The artwork invites contemplation on materiality and space, as Tàpies merges abstract forms with an architectural sense of structure and balance.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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EUR 1,875
What is Tachisme?
Tachisme is a French abstract painting style that gained popularity between 1940 and 1950, often seen as the European counterpart to Abstract Expressionism. However, there are stylistic differences between the two. Tachisme, which emerged from Art Informel, rejected geometric abstraction in favor of more intuitive and spontaneous expression. It was a reaction against the structured forms of Cubism and is closely related to Informalism. Tachisme emphasizes gestural brushwork, irregular forms, and a focus on the process of painting itself.
