Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is abstract expressionism?

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.

Agnes Martin

Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 8,600

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Four winds (I), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Monoprint

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Louise Bourgeois

Jitterbug, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 11,000 - 15,000

Jordi Alcaraz

Sculpture, 2026

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 6,500

Jordi Alcaraz

Autoretrat caminant, 2026

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 10,000

Fernando Botero

Pedrito, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 6,600

Helen Frankenthaler

Lot's Wife, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Hans Hartung

L 1973-46, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,050

Jasper Johns

Summer (Blue), 1985-91

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,500

Robert Rauschenberg

Passport (from the Ten from Leo Castelli portfolio), 1967

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 5,350

Jack Youngerman

Untitled 2, from the White Portfolio, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Intaglio

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Jack Youngerman

Untitled 1, from the White Portfolio, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Intaglio

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Frank Stella

The Decanter, 1986

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Robert Rauschenberg

Publicon Station IV, 1978

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 34,000 - 50,000

Robert Rauschenberg

Untitled, 1982

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

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Robert Rauschenberg

Water Stop, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Acrylic on paper

Acrylic on paper is a technique that involves using acrylic paints on various paper types and textures. Artists often choose watercolor paper with smooth or rough surfaces to apply acrylics using watercolor techniques such as bleeding, washing, and spattering. This approach allows for a wide range of effects, combining the flexibility of acrylics with the delicate qualities of watercolor methods.

Oil on board

Oil on board is a painting technique where oil paint is applied to either wood panels that have been sanded and primed or high-density cardboard covered with canvas. These surfaces offer the advantage of being more compact for storage compared to traditional stretched canvas on frames, while still providing a stable surface for painting.

Body Print

A body print is an art technique where the artist uses their body as a printing plate. This can be done by smearing grease, margarine, or oil on the skin, hair, and clothes, then pressing the body against a surface like paper. The oiled imprint is then dusted with pigment. Unlike a self-portrait, a body print explores two competing concepts of identity rather than capturing a likeness of the artist. The method emphasizes the physicality of the body while questioning the boundaries between self-representation and abstraction.

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