Tachisme

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.
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A

Alechinsky, Pierre

Appel, Karel

B

Bogart, Bram

C

Castellani, Enrico

F

Fontana, Lucio

Francis, Sam

H

Hartung, Hans

J

Jenkins, Paul

Jorn, Asger

R

Riopelle, Jean-Paul

T

Tapies, Antoni

V

Van Velde, Bram

W

Wou-Ki, Zao

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Artworks Related to Tachisme

Deux pieds

Antoni Tapies

Deux pieds, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,100

Neujahrskarte

Antoni Tapies

Neujahrskarte, 1983/84

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,750

Album #7 Cat. No. 221

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #7 Cat. No. 221, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,125

Album #10 Cat No. 222

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,125

Tête Bêche

Pierre Alechinsky

Tête Bêche, 1987

Drawing / Watercolor

Ink

EUR 7,200

Sam Francis

Private Listing

Drawing / Watercolor

Memoria Personal

Antoni Tapies

Memoria Personal, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,800

Two Figures

Karel Appel

Two Figures, c. 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,000

Composition

Karel Appel

Composition , 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 950

Composition

Zao Wou-Ki

Composition, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 3,750

Untitled (Black Strokes)

Paul Jenkins

Untitled (Black Strokes), 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,580

Lithograph V from Farandole

Hans Hartung

Lithograph V from Farandole, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,280

Spring Solution

Sam Francis

Spring Solution, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

Self Portrait (SF-051)

Sam Francis

Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

Serie Personages

Karel Appel

Serie Personages, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 780

Clau 18

Antoni Tapies

Clau 18, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 3,700

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Op Art

Op Art

(514 works, 475 for sale)

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.

Artwork by Victor Vasarely
Patina

Patina

Patina is the distinctive greenish surface that bronze develops over time due to exposure to air and humidity. Artists can also apply chemicals to bronze to artificially create patina. Alternatively, bronze can be polished to reveal its natural rich gold color. Patina is not exclusive to bronze; it can also occur on other metals like copper and even on wood and stone, enhancing the material's character over time.

Image © Majid Gheidarlou / Unsplash
Porcelain

Porcelain

(20 works, 18 for sale)

Porcelain is a hard, durable material made from clay, primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite. It is fired at high temperatures, resulting in a fine, white, and often translucent finish. Porcelain is used to create art objects and a wide range of household items such as dishes and bowls. Porcelain items are especially popular for painting with special glazes due to their smooth surface and ability to hold intricate designs.

Image © Juan Ci/Shutterstock

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