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Untitled, 1984

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Unfinished Into Death ( 12)

Arnulf Rainer, Unfinished Into Death II (12), photography series; layered abstract lines in red, purple over photographic figures.

12 x ARNULF RAINER - UNFINISHED INTO DEATH - Signed by Arnulf Rainer on a certificate of Authenticity - Containing 12 photos (paper size 36x50cm) and 1 page of text by Arnulf Rainer in English, German, Chinese and Spanish. // Unfinished Into Death II (12) by Arnulf Rainer, created in 2011, is a compelling collection of twelve photographs that explore themes of mortality, transformation, and the human form. Each image in the series features expressive, layered drawings over photographic portraits, blending abstraction with figuration. Rainer’s use of bold, gestural lines and intense colors—often in shades of red, purple, and black—conveys a raw emotional intensity, capturing figures in various stages of movement, enclosure, and introspection. The overlaid strokes suggest both protection and entrapment, as if the figures are encased in cocoons or shrouds, emphasizing the fragility and transience of life. This body of work reflects Rainer’s fascination with existential themes, pushing the viewer to contemplate the boundary between life and death through a visceral visual language.

Artwork Copyright © Arnulf Rainer

Unfinished Into Death II (12), 2011

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12 x ARNULF RAINER - UNFINISHED INTO DEATH - Signed by Arnulf Rainer on a certificate of Authenticity - Containing 12 photos (paper size 36x50cm) and 1 page of text by Arnulf Rainer in English, German, Chinese and Spanish. // Unfinished Into Death II (12) by Arnulf Rainer, created in 2011, is a compelling collection of twelve photographs that explore themes of mortality, transformation, and the human form. Each image in the series features expressive, layered drawings over photographic portraits, blending abstraction with figuration. Rainer’s use of bold, gestural lines and intense colors—often in shades of red, purple, and black—conveys a raw emotional intensity, capturing figures in various stages of movement, enclosure, and introspection. The overlaid strokes suggest both protection and entrapment, as if the figures are encased in cocoons or shrouds, emphasizing the fragility and transience of life. This body of work reflects Rainer’s fascination with existential themes, pushing the viewer to contemplate the boundary between life and death through a visceral visual language.

Artwork Copyright © Arnulf Rainer

Arnulf Rainer

Body Pose III, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,800

Arnulf Rainer

Body Pose II, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,800

Arnulf Rainer

Body Poses, 1971/72, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 12,000

Arnulf Rainer

Untitled, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 3,700

Arnulf Rainer

Unfinished Into Death II (12), 2011

Photography

Photograph

EUR 7,100

Arnulf Rainer

Unfinished Into Death ( 12), 2011

Photography

Photograph

EUR 7,100

Arnulf Rainer

Kopf Auf Braun (Selbstportrait), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Arnulf Rainer

En Face (schwarz), 1971 - 1972

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

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Arnulf Rainer

Kosmos II (violett), 2003

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

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Arnulf Rainer

Lila Wald, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

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What is Art Informel?

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.

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