Corneille (1922-2010) - La forza del destino
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Corneille, La forza del destino, a silkscreen on paper, edition 24/100, hand-signed by the artist, Cobra-style, from 1990, depicting a mythological figure, measures 69 by 58 cm, in excellent condition and sold with a frame.
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Corneille (1922–2010) – The Force of Destiny
Screen print, hand-signed and numbered
This expressive screen print by Corneille, co-founder of the international COBRA movement, is a powerful example of his later figurative work. In a vivid and contrasting color palette, Corneille depicts a mythical, almost demonic figure embracing a female form. The composition breathes both tenderness and threat, poetically illustrating the theme of inevitable fate — la forza del destino.
The raw contour lines, playful distortions, and intense colors are characteristic of Corneille's free, instinctive visual language. His work is deeply rooted in the Cobra ideal of spontaneous creation, where emotion and imagination are more important than academic perfection. The sunset in the background enhances the drama and gives the work an almost ritualistic, timeless atmosphere.
Corneille gained international recognition, and his work is part of the collections of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. This silkscreen print is a collectible artwork that is both conceptually and visually strong, and it makes a valuable addition for enthusiasts of Cobra art and post-war modernism.
Condition: very good
Technique: screen printing on paper.
Signature: hand-signed by the artist
Origin: European collection
Corneille (1922–2010) – The Force of Destiny
Screen print, hand-signed and numbered
This expressive screen print by Corneille, co-founder of the international COBRA movement, is a powerful example of his later figurative work. In a vivid and contrasting color palette, Corneille depicts a mythical, almost demonic figure embracing a female form. The composition breathes both tenderness and threat, poetically illustrating the theme of inevitable fate — la forza del destino.
The raw contour lines, playful distortions, and intense colors are characteristic of Corneille's free, instinctive visual language. His work is deeply rooted in the Cobra ideal of spontaneous creation, where emotion and imagination are more important than academic perfection. The sunset in the background enhances the drama and gives the work an almost ritualistic, timeless atmosphere.
Corneille gained international recognition, and his work is part of the collections of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. This silkscreen print is a collectible artwork that is both conceptually and visually strong, and it makes a valuable addition for enthusiasts of Cobra art and post-war modernism.
Condition: very good
Technique: screen printing on paper.
Signature: hand-signed by the artist
Origin: European collection
Details
Artist
Corneille (1922-2010)
Edition number
24/100
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
La forza del destino
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
1990
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Height
69 cm
Width
58 cm
Depiction/Theme
Mythology
Style
Cobra
Period
1990-2000
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