Karel Appel – Nesting Bird, 1978 – Lithograph
Nesting Bird by Karel Appel is a lithograph created in 1978, part of a limited edition series. This print, measuring 54.6 x 73.7 cm, exemplifies Appel's abstract and expressionist style, characteristic of his involvement in the CoBrA movement. The artwork features a dynamic and colorful composition where the form of a bird is rendered with bold, sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant colors such as deep blues, reds, yellows, and purples. The chaotic energy and layered textures evoke movement and spontaneity, bringing the nesting bird to life in an abstract, almost primal manner, typical of Appel’s expressive approach to art.
Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel
Karel Appel (Netherlands, 1921–2006) was a co-founder of the CoBrA movement, known for his expressive, colorful paintings and sculptures. Inspired by childlike spontaneity and raw emotion, Appel used bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors to challenge conventional art forms. His works, celebrated worldwide, reflect his belief in the primal power of creativity and imagination.
Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Nesting Bird, 1978

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Nesting Bird by Karel Appel is a lithograph created in 1978, part of a limited edition series. This print, measuring 54.6 x 73.7 cm, exemplifies Appel's abstract and expressionist style, characteristic of his involvement in the CoBrA movement. The artwork features a dynamic and colorful composition where the form of a bird is rendered with bold, sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant colors such as deep blues, reds, yellows, and purples. The chaotic energy and layered textures evoke movement and spontaneity, bringing the nesting bird to life in an abstract, almost primal manner, typical of Appel’s expressive approach to art.
Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel
Karel Appel (Netherlands, 1921–2006) was a co-founder of the CoBrA movement, known for his expressive, colorful paintings and sculptures. Inspired by childlike spontaneity and raw emotion, Appel used bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors to challenge conventional art forms. His works, celebrated worldwide, reflect his belief in the primal power of creativity and imagination.
Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel
Karel Appel – Untitled (Colorful Figure), 1998 – Pastel

Karel Appel

Untitled (Colorful Figure), 1998

Drawing / Watercolor

Pastel

EUR 7,500

Karel Appel – A Group of 3 Screenprints, 1975 / 1978 – Screen-print

Karel Appel

A Group of 3 Screenprints, 1975 / 1978

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,810

Karel Appel – Two Figures, c. 1980 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Two Figures, c. 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,000

Karel Appel – Composition, 1969 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Composition , 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 950

Karel Appel – Serie Personages, 1969 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Serie Personages, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 780

Karel Appel – Cats, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Cats, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

Karel Appel – Il Pagliacci, 1984 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Il Pagliacci, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 2,150

Karel Appel – Fighting Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Fighting Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Cat in the Night, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Cat in the Night, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Luminous Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Luminous Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Resting Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Resting Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Devil Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Devil Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Sad Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Sad Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Stalking Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Stalking Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Blue Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Blue Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Smiling Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Smiling Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Green Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Green Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – House Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

House Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Nesting Bird, 1978 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Nesting Bird, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 990

Karel Appel – Sunshine Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Sunshine Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Sound, 1979 – Mixed Media

Karel Appel

Sound, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 1,400

Karel Appel – Face, 1979 – Mixed Media

Karel Appel

Face, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 1,400

Karel Appel – Lying in Red, 1979 – Mixed Media

Karel Appel

Lying in Red, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 1,400

Karel Appel – Deux Personnages, 1978 – Mixed Media

Karel Appel

Deux Personnages, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 1,570

Karel Appel – The Bear, Ca. 1970 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

The Bear, Ca. 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 775

Karel Appel – About a Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

About a Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Frightened Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Frightened Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Walking Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Walking Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Innocent Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Innocent Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Pink Cat, 1979 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Pink Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel – Once I Was The Sun, 1978 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Once I Was The Sun, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,100

Karel Appel – Obra gráfica, 1974 – Serigraph

Karel Appel

Obra gráfica, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

EUR 1,550

Karel Appel – Kool luke singing hands, 1978 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Kool luke singing hands, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,700

Karel Appel – Red cat singing hands, 1978 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Red cat singing hands, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,700

Karel Appel – Floating flower passion, 1978 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Floating flower passion, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,700

Karel Appel – Green floating passion, 1975 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Green floating passion , 1975

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,700

Karel Appel – Flying head over ocean, 1972 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Flying head over ocean, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 800

Karel Appel – Sunshine people, 1974 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Sunshine people, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,700

Karel Appel – Putting green kiss, 1978 – Silkscreen

Karel Appel

Putting green kiss , 1978

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,750

Karel Appel – Como el Viento, 1988 – Etching and Aquatint

Karel Appel

Como el Viento, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 1,700

Karel Appel – Tete montagne I, 1976 – Aquatint

Karel Appel

Tete montagne I, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,350

Karel Appel – Flower with Blue Eyes, 1977 – Wood

Karel Appel

Flower with Blue Eyes, 1977

Sculpture / Object

Wood

Currently Not Available

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What is the CoBrA movement?
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What is the CoBrA movement?

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

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Karel Appel – Nesting Bird, 1978 – Lithograph

Karel Appel

Nesting Bird, 1978

54.6 x 73.7 cm

Est. 2005 — twenty years of collecting, online.