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Trial proof (possibly unique) for the artist's book The Poems. Published and printed by Tiber Press, New York. Not signed. Joan Mitchell’s Untitled (The Poems), created around 1959, is a screen print that reflects her gestural approach rooted in Abstract Expressionism. Composed of energetic black marks scattered across a light ground, the image conveys immediacy and spontaneity, with drips, splashes, and abrupt strokes suggesting movement and emotional intensity. Though non-representational, the composition evokes rhythm and structure, akin to visual poetry, where each mark carries weight and timing. As a unique work, it highlights Mitchell’s ability to translate painterly gesture into printmaking, preserving the raw, expressive quality that defines her practice during this period.
Untitled (The Poems), ca. 1959
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Trial proof (possibly unique) for the artist's book The Poems. Published and printed by Tiber Press, New York. Not signed. Joan Mitchell’s Untitled (The Poems), created around 1959, is a screen print that reflects her gestural approach rooted in Abstract Expressionism. Composed of energetic black marks scattered across a light ground, the image conveys immediacy and spontaneity, with drips, splashes, and abrupt strokes suggesting movement and emotional intensity. Though non-representational, the composition evokes rhythm and structure, akin to visual poetry, where each mark carries weight and timing. As a unique work, it highlights Mitchell’s ability to translate painterly gesture into printmaking, preserving the raw, expressive quality that defines her practice during this period.
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What is abstract expressionism?
Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.
