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Antoni Tàpies Esperit Catalá II etching, dark background with white symbols, keys, and abstract marks, reflecting Catalan identity.

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// Antoni Tàpies' Esperit Catalá II is a powerful etching from 1974 that embodies the artist's characteristic use of symbols, texture, and abstraction. This piece, layered with complex iconography including keys, crosses, letters, and numbers, reflects Tàpies' exploration of Catalan identity and spirituality. The chaotic arrangement of white marks on a dark background suggests a chalkboard covered with cryptic inscriptions, invoking a sense of mystery and introspection. The heavy textures and raw lines lend a tactile quality, creating depth and inviting viewers to contemplate the cultural and historical layers embedded in Tàpies' work. His approach combines abstract expressionism with deeply personal and political themes, making Esperit Catalá II both a visual and intellectual exploration.

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Antoni Tapies

Esperit Catalá II, 1974

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// Antoni Tàpies' Esperit Catalá II is a powerful etching from 1974 that embodies the artist's characteristic use of symbols, texture, and abstraction. This piece, layered with complex iconography including keys, crosses, letters, and numbers, reflects Tàpies' exploration of Catalan identity and spirituality. The chaotic arrangement of white marks on a dark background suggests a chalkboard covered with cryptic inscriptions, invoking a sense of mystery and introspection. The heavy textures and raw lines lend a tactile quality, creating depth and inviting viewers to contemplate the cultural and historical layers embedded in Tàpies' work. His approach combines abstract expressionism with deeply personal and political themes, making Esperit Catalá II both a visual and intellectual exploration.

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EUR 3,700

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EUR 4,250

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EUR 5,450

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EUR 5,450

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EUR 1,800

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EUR 1,900

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EUR 1,875

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EUR 12,950

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EUR 5,450

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EUR 5,450

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EUR 7,450

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EUR 2,600

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Esperit Catalá II, 1974

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