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Original lithograph in colors on paper - Printed by Atelier Dumas, New York - Published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit. // Karel Appel's Two Figures (c. 1980) is a vibrant lithograph that exemplifies the artist’s bold, expressionist style. Known for his involvement in the CoBrA movement, Appel employs vivid, contrasting colors and energetic brushstrokes in this piece, which appears to depict two abstracted human-like figures. The figures are rendered in a swirl of reds, blues, greens, and yellows, with thick black outlines adding structure to the composition. The energetic application of color gives the work a sense of dynamism and movement, while the loose forms suggest an emotional intensity rather than representational accuracy. Printed by Atelier Dumas in New York and published by London Arts, Inc. in Detroit, this limited edition lithograph reflects Appel’s fascination with the raw, primal aspects of art, emphasizing emotion and spontaneity over precision.
Two Figures, c. 1980
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Original lithograph in colors on paper - Printed by Atelier Dumas, New York - Published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit. // Karel Appel's Two Figures (c. 1980) is a vibrant lithograph that exemplifies the artist’s bold, expressionist style. Known for his involvement in the CoBrA movement, Appel employs vivid, contrasting colors and energetic brushstrokes in this piece, which appears to depict two abstracted human-like figures. The figures are rendered in a swirl of reds, blues, greens, and yellows, with thick black outlines adding structure to the composition. The energetic application of color gives the work a sense of dynamism and movement, while the loose forms suggest an emotional intensity rather than representational accuracy. Printed by Atelier Dumas in New York and published by London Arts, Inc. in Detroit, this limited edition lithograph reflects Appel’s fascination with the raw, primal aspects of art, emphasizing emotion and spontaneity over precision.
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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.
