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.

Paul Jenkins

Five Invocations III, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,550

Paul Jenkins

Five Invocations II, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,550

Helen Frankenthaler

Broome Street at Night, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 13,250

Jasper Johns

Untitled (from Reality and Paradoxes), 1973

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Screen-print

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Roberto Matta

U.S. Assasins, 1962

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Roberto Matta

Le Cirque, 1969

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Roberto Matta

Covent Garden, 1977

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Roberto Matta

Hieroglyphe De La Pen See, 1975

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Sam Francis

Island Plate, 1973

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Etching and Aquatint

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Louise Bourgeois

The Songs of the Blacks and the Blues, 1999

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Mixed Media

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Cy Twombly

Sarajevo, 1984

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Joan Mitchell

Untitled (The Poems), ca. 1959

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USD 7,000

Jasper Johns

Figure 7, Black Numerals Series, 1968

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Pierre Alechinsky

Seoul, 1988

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Lithograph

EUR 2,000

Donald Sultan

Wallflowers (Aqua and Orange), 2018

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Screen-print

USD 12,100

Robert Motherwell

Redness of Red, 1985

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Mixed Media

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Sand

Sand consists of loose grains of material primarily made up of minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, as well as small fragments of rocks. Sand paintings are created by pouring colored sand into intricate designs, often for cultural rituals or special celebrations. These designs can take many days to complete and are traditionally brushed away after the ceremony, emphasizing the impermanence of the artwork.

Charcoal

Charcoal is made from charred wood and is used in both initial sketches and finished drawings. It can be easily smudged or erased, making it versatile for corrections. To make charcoal drawings permanent, a fixative like resin or gum is required. It’s especially useful for sketching first ideas on walls or canvas.

Mezzotint

Mezzotint is a printmaking technique in which a copper or steel plate is roughened to produce a solid black print. The artist smooths specific areas of the plate to create a range of tones, from deep blacks to delicate grays and whites. By varying the degree of smoothing, the artist can achieve detailed gradations of light and shadow, resulting in prints with rich, velvety textures and subtle transitions between light and dark.

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