Polychrome lithography; 85 signed and numbered copies; paper: Arches;
Plate size: 87 x 63.5 cm.; Artwork size: 110.5 x 75.5 cm.
Perfect condition; The edition is 85 copies; It consists of 75 copies signed and numbered 1 / 75-75 / 75, and 10 copies H.C. signed. Publisher: Lelong Gallery, Paris. Cataloging number: 975. Listed on page 195 of Tàpies. graphic work.1979-1986. Erker-Verlag, 2002.
Pied Marron by Antoni Tàpies, a lithograph from 1984, reflects the artist’s signature style, blending abstract forms with textures that evoke depth and mystery. This limited edition print, created in an edition of 85 on Arches paper, features a large, earthy brown shape resembling a foot or boot, bordered by white lines. Above this form, gestural marks in black and white suggest symbolic or calligraphic elements, adding a layer of enigma. Tàpies’ work often merges the material and the metaphysical, and here, the subdued tones and textured finish invite contemplation on the nature of symbols and the unknown. Published by Lelong Gallery, Paris, this piece is an exemplary fusion of form, texture, and abstract symbolism.
Antoni 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.
LithographLithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.
Polychrome lithography; 85 signed and numbered copies; paper: Arches;
Plate size: 87 x 63.5 cm.; Artwork size: 110.5 x 75.5 cm.
Perfect condition; The edition is 85 copies; It consists of 75 copies signed and numbered 1 / 75-75 / 75, and 10 copies H.C. signed. Publisher: Lelong Gallery, Paris. Cataloging number: 975. Listed on page 195 of Tàpies. graphic work.1979-1986. Erker-Verlag, 2002.
Pied Marron by Antoni Tàpies, a lithograph from 1984, reflects the artist’s signature style, blending abstract forms with textures that evoke depth and mystery. This limited edition print, created in an edition of 85 on Arches paper, features a large, earthy brown shape resembling a foot or boot, bordered by white lines. Above this form, gestural marks in black and white suggest symbolic or calligraphic elements, adding a layer of enigma. Tàpies’ work often merges the material and the metaphysical, and here, the subdued tones and textured finish invite contemplation on the nature of symbols and the unknown. Published by Lelong Gallery, Paris, this piece is an exemplary fusion of form, texture, and abstract symbolism.
Antoni 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.
Art should startle the viewer into thinking about the meaning of life.
- Antoni Tapies
Antoni Tapies was a Spanish art theorist, sculptor and painter. Tapies also has the distinction of being one of the most popular European artists of his time. He was born in Barcelona and studied at the German School of Barcelona. He studied to be a lawyer for three years, but in 1943, he decided that he wanted to devote his career to painting. Antoni Tapies has been linked to a number of important art movements, including Matter Painting and Art Informel. Some of his early works had a surreal feel to them, but in 1953, he decided to switch his focus to abstract art. Tapies' work has been featured in a number of respected locations throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and Pace Wildenstein in New York. There is also a museum dedicated to this talented artist called the Antoni Tapies Foundation. The location is also a cultural center, and is located in Tapies' home town of Barcelona. (Artist website)
Art Informel is a French term referring to the gestural and improvisational techniques common in abstract painting during the 1940s and 50s. It encompasses various styles that dominated these decades, characterized by informal, spontaneous methods. Artists used this term to describe approaches that moved away from traditional structures and embraced more expressive, unstructured techniques.