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Roberto Matta’s L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime, 1978 etching with dynamic swirling shapes and dark blue, red, and green tones, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

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From the portfolio "Una temporada en infierno" (A season in hell) - Portfolio of 10 works illustrating the poem by Arthur Rimbaud - On Arches paper, numbered and signed by Matta - Printing in Paris in 1978 - Published by Oditions Georges Visat. // Roberto Matta's L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime (The Explosion That Illuminates My Abyss) is an etching from 1978, forming part of the portfolio Una temporada en infierno (A Season in Hell), inspired by Arthur Rimbaud’s poetic work. This piece is an exemplary showcase of Matta’s surrealist style, featuring an intense interplay of abstract forms, vibrant colors, and dynamic lines. The composition presents a chaotic yet luminous scene, dominated by swirling energy and fragmented geometric shapes. The deep blues, purples, and fiery reds create a contrast that evokes a sense of depth, turmoil, and transformation. The central explosion-like form suggests an introspective illumination, aligning with the existential and metaphysical themes Matta often explores. Printed on Arches paper, each piece in this series is signed and numbered, limited to an edition of 100. Published by Editions Georges Visat in Paris, the work measures 67 x 51 cm, reflecting Matta’s skill in transforming poetic and philosophical narratives into powerful visual expressions.

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L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime, 1978

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From the portfolio "Una temporada en infierno" (A season in hell) - Portfolio of 10 works illustrating the poem by Arthur Rimbaud - On Arches paper, numbered and signed by Matta - Printing in Paris in 1978 - Published by Oditions Georges Visat. // Roberto Matta's L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime (The Explosion That Illuminates My Abyss) is an etching from 1978, forming part of the portfolio Una temporada en infierno (A Season in Hell), inspired by Arthur Rimbaud’s poetic work. This piece is an exemplary showcase of Matta’s surrealist style, featuring an intense interplay of abstract forms, vibrant colors, and dynamic lines. The composition presents a chaotic yet luminous scene, dominated by swirling energy and fragmented geometric shapes. The deep blues, purples, and fiery reds create a contrast that evokes a sense of depth, turmoil, and transformation. The central explosion-like form suggests an introspective illumination, aligning with the existential and metaphysical themes Matta often explores. Printed on Arches paper, each piece in this series is signed and numbered, limited to an edition of 100. Published by Editions Georges Visat in Paris, the work measures 67 x 51 cm, reflecting Matta’s skill in transforming poetic and philosophical narratives into powerful visual expressions.

Artwork Copyright © Roberto Matta
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Roberto Matta’s Damné Par L'Arc En Ciel, 1978 etching with dynamic swirling shapes and red and green tones, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

Damné Par L'Arc En Ciel, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta’s Plusieurs Autres Vies, 1978 etching with deep red tones, dynamic swirling shapes, and abstract figures, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

Plusieurs Autres Vies, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta’s Attire Le Gai Venin, 1978 etching with vibrant swirling abstract shapes in green, yellow, red, and pink tones, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

Attire Le Gai Venin, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta's Je Fixe Des Vertiges, etching, abstract forms in red, green, and dark hues, dynamic lines, surreal composition.

Roberto Matta

Je Fixe Des Vertiges, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta’s Feu, Feu Sur Moi, 1978 etching with swirling abstract shapes in green, orange, and red tones, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

Feu, Feu Sur Moi, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta’s L'âme Est Une Inconnue, 1978 etching in vivid red and black tones with surreal abstract shapes and cosmic elements, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

L'âme Est Une Inconnue, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta Les cadeaux de la mère Noël et du père Noël, 1968-1969, mixed media drawing featuring whimsical abstract figures in vibrant colors.

Roberto Matta

Les Cadeaux De La Mère Noël Et Du Père Noël, 1968–1969

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

USD 13,000 - 15,000

Roberto Matta’s L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime, 1978 etching with dynamic swirling shapes and dark blue, red, and green tones, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

L'Explosion Qui Éclaire Mon Abime, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta Octravi lithograph; abstract forms and lines in yellow, red, and blue, floating against a deep blue background.

Roberto Matta

Octravi, 1974–1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,550

Roberto Matta Untitled XXI (from Come Detta Dentro Vo Significando) lithograph with abstract blue-toned figures and red accents.

Roberto Matta

Untitled XXI (from Come Detta Dentro Vo Significando), 1962

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Roberto Matta's Demoiselles, etching and aquatint, depicts elongated figures in surreal, colorful poses against a swirling abstract background.

Roberto Matta

Demoiselles

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

EUR 850

Roberto Matta’s Untitled 212 (From the New School), 1980, etching and aquatint depicting intertwined, distorted human figures in fluid, organic lines.

Roberto Matta

Untitled 212 (From The New School), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 850

Roberto Matta's Untitled (Playful Figures), 1968, lithograph featuring dynamic, colorful abstract figures in a whimsical, dreamlike setting, 18 x 24 inches.

Roberto Matta

Untitled (Playful Figures), 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 780

Roberto Matta's Cover Design for VVV Magazine, c. 1942, ink and watercolor, features dynamic black, pink, and blue abstract forms.

Roberto Matta

Cover Design For VVV Magazine , c. 1942

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

USD 8,450

Roberto Matta's Coigitum etching with cosmic forms, warm color gradients, and swirling lines, showcasing a surreal and dynamic design.

Roberto Matta

Coigitum, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 750

Roberto Matta's Untitled X 1962 lithograph with abstract geometric shapes and lines in a monochromatic space on Rives Velin paper.

Roberto Matta

Untitled X, 1962

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Roberto Matta's Untitled XIV, lithograph, abstract forms and lines in muted tones suggesting a cosmic, dreamlike landscape

Roberto Matta

Untitled XIV, 1962

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,250

Roberto Matta, Or dur or aison, lithograph of surreal abstract figures in vibrant colors against a dreamlike landscape.

Roberto Matta

Or Dur Or Aison, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,250

Roberto Matta’s Des Secrets Pour Changer La Vie, 1978 etching with deep reds, purples, and dynamic shapes, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio.

Roberto Matta

Des Secrets Pour Changer La Vie, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta’s Nous Ne Sommes Pas Au Monde, 1978 etching with vibrant abstract forms, part of the Una temporada en infierno portfolio inspired by Rimbaud’s poetry.

Roberto Matta

Nous Ne Sommes Pas Au Monde, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roberto Matta Music Foot portfolio lithographs, abstract scenes blending soccer and musical motifs, surrealist style in vibrant colors.

Roberto Matta

Music Foot (portfolio), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,750

Roberto Matta’s Homenaje aux Pyrenees, 1976 pastel drawing of a seascape with cliffs, waves, and a lone figure against a blue background.

Roberto Matta

Homenaje Aux Pyrenees, 1976

Drawing / Watercolor

Pastel

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Roberto Matta's untitled 1970 etching from Così Fan Tutte, surreal human-like figures in soft blues and pinks in abstract setting.

Roberto Matta

Untitled (from Così Fan Tutte) #7, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 1,875

Roberto Matta's untitled 1970 etching from Così Fan Tutte, surreal elongated figures in pink and beige interacting on textured abstract landscape.

Roberto Matta

Untitled (from Così Fan Tutte) #6, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 1,875

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