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Etching / Aquatint / carborundum // Antoni Tàpies' Quatre rius de sang (Four Rivers of Blood), a limited edition etching with aquatint and carborundum from 1972, exemplifies his masterful use of abstract forms and symbolic color. The composition is dominated by four bold, vertical red strokes, representing the titular rivers of blood, cutting across a thick horizontal yellow band. These elements create a striking contrast between the deep red and vibrant yellow, imbuing the piece with a sense of urgency and tension. The background features subtle inscriptions and sketch-like markings, typical of Tàpies' interest in blending the material and the metaphysical. The use of carborundum adds a textural dimension to the work, heightening its physicality. This piece reflects Tàpies' exploration of themes like violence, history, and the human condition, combining abstract forms with deep symbolic meaning.
Quatre rius de sang, 1972
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Etching / Aquatint / carborundum // Antoni Tàpies' Quatre rius de sang (Four Rivers of Blood), a limited edition etching with aquatint and carborundum from 1972, exemplifies his masterful use of abstract forms and symbolic color. The composition is dominated by four bold, vertical red strokes, representing the titular rivers of blood, cutting across a thick horizontal yellow band. These elements create a striking contrast between the deep red and vibrant yellow, imbuing the piece with a sense of urgency and tension. The background features subtle inscriptions and sketch-like markings, typical of Tàpies' interest in blending the material and the metaphysical. The use of carborundum adds a textural dimension to the work, heightening its physicality. This piece reflects Tàpies' exploration of themes like violence, history, and the human condition, combining abstract forms with deep symbolic meaning.
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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.
