Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is drypoint?

What is drypoint?

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.

Bernard Frize

Suite à onze, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 2,000

Henri Matisse

Nu assis-les yeux noris, 1926 / 1948

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

USD 8,350

Thiebaud Wayne

Three Cows, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

USD 11,300

Pablo Picasso

Aux trois acteurs (Suite Vollard 77), 1933

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 5,500

Julie Mehretu

Amulet in Crowd, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

GBP 7,800

Pablo Picasso

Filles entre elles, dont une avec une fleur, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

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Cy Twombly

Studio Lexington, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 4,800

Richard Tuttle

Word of Mouth from Artist for Obama, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

USD 1,350

Arnulf Rainer

En Face (schwarz), 1971 - 1972

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Arnulf Rainer

Kosmos II (violett), 2003

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Arnulf Rainer

lila Wald, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Markus Lupertz

Ohne Titel (portrait), 2008

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 890

Richard Diebenkorn

Spade Drypoint, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

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Joan Miró

Emehpylop, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

USD 9,700

Albert Ràfols-Casamada

Jardí-5, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Pablo Picasso

El Rapto De Jezabel Por Quirón El Centauro II, 1962

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 9,560

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Op Art

Op Art is a visual art style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement, vibrating patterns, flashing, or hidden images. The works are typically abstract, with many well-known pieces in black and white. The roots of Op Art can be traced back to earlier movements like Futurism, Constructivism, Dada, and Neo-Impressionism, particularly in their use of color effects and graphic design.

Grupo Ruptura

Grupo Ruptura was an organization formed in Brazil by artists who sought to break away from traditional naturalist painting in favor of geometric abstract art. In the early 1950s, the group published the Ruptura Manifesto, advocating for new art for a new country. The manifesto emphasized a departure from the past and a commitment to innovation, aligning with the modernist vision of Brazil as a forward-looking nation.

Matter painting

Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.

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