Karel Appel – Once I Was The Sun, 1978 – Lithograph
Lithograph in Colors -Signed and numbered by artist
Karel Appel's Once I Was The Sun (1978) is a vibrant lithograph that exudes energy through bold strokes and an intense color palette. Known for his expressionistic style, Appel uses layered dashes of red, blue, yellow, and purple, forming an abstract, swirling composition that evokes warmth and movement. The chaotic arrangement and thick, gestural marks create a sense of depth and rhythm, drawing the viewer into the artwork’s pulsating core. This limited edition print, hand-signed and numbered, exemplifies Appel's mastery of color and form, capturing an emotive, almost primal energy that invites interpretation and contemplation.
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

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Lithograph in Colors -Signed and numbered by artist
Karel Appel's Once I Was The Sun (1978) is a vibrant lithograph that exudes energy through bold strokes and an intense color palette. Known for his expressionistic style, Appel uses layered dashes of red, blue, yellow, and purple, forming an abstract, swirling composition that evokes warmth and movement. The chaotic arrangement and thick, gestural marks create a sense of depth and rhythm, drawing the viewer into the artwork’s pulsating core. This limited edition print, hand-signed and numbered, exemplifies Appel's mastery of color and form, capturing an emotive, almost primal energy that invites interpretation and contemplation.
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

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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

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What is Tachisme?

What is Tachisme?

Tachisme is a French abstract painting style that gained popularity between 1940 and 1950, often seen as the European counterpart to Abstract Expressionism. However, there are stylistic differences between the two. Tachisme, which emerged from Art Informel, rejected geometric abstraction in favor of more intuitive and spontaneous expression. It was a reaction against the structured forms of Cubism and is closely related to Informalism. Tachisme emphasizes gestural brushwork, irregular forms, and a focus on the process of painting itself.

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

Karel Appel

Once I Was The Sun, 1978

55.9 x 76.2 cm

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