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Clau-13 (1973) by Antoni Tàpies is a striking lithograph that distills gesture into symbolic intensity. A bold crimson form—part brushstroke, part calligraphic flourish—dominates the upper section of the composition. The mark suggests both key-like symbolism and a visceral trace of action, characteristic of Tàpies’ language of material abstraction. Beneath and around this central gesture, fragmented text or symbols echo a cryptic script, heightening the work’s enigmatic energy. Created in a limited edition of 25, this lithograph exemplifies Tàpies’ ability to merge writing, matter, and emotion into a powerful, minimalist visual statement.
Clau-13, 1973
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Clau-13 (1973) by Antoni Tàpies is a striking lithograph that distills gesture into symbolic intensity. A bold crimson form—part brushstroke, part calligraphic flourish—dominates the upper section of the composition. The mark suggests both key-like symbolism and a visceral trace of action, characteristic of Tàpies’ language of material abstraction. Beneath and around this central gesture, fragmented text or symbols echo a cryptic script, heightening the work’s enigmatic energy. Created in a limited edition of 25, this lithograph exemplifies Tàpies’ ability to merge writing, matter, and emotion into a powerful, minimalist visual statement.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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EUR 1,875
What is matter painting?
Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.
