Pol Mara (1920-1998) - s.t.

In 1975 the Lions Club Antwerp published the prestigious print portfolio 12 Artists, featuring original graphic works by leading Belgian artists, including Bram Bogart, Guy Vandenbranden, Jef Verheyen and Pol Mara. This portfolio today is regarded as a representative document of the Belgian art scene of the 1970s and is particularly sought after by collectors of postwar Belgian art and graphic art.

Description of the work:

Pol Mara (1920–1998)
s.t. (1975)
Dimensions: 69.5 x 49.8 cm
Edition: I/XXV (1/25)
Signed and numbered in pencil
Published in the folder 12 Artists (Lions Club Antwerp, 1975)

This graphic work by Pol Mara presents a characteristic figurative scene in a monumental horizontal format. The depiction, executed in a nuanced black-and-white palette, originates from a photographic image and is reworked by Mara into an alienating, almost theatrical composition. The intertwined figures and the stark contrast between light and shadow create a tension that is characteristic of Mara’s oeuvre from the 1970s.

The work is hand-signed and numbered I/XXV, indicating a very limited edition of only 25 copies. This is number 1 of the edition, which further enhances its collector's value.

The print is in good condition with normal, light signs of aging appropriate to its age. Generous margins, never been framed (no visible discoloration from the matting).

Collectible value

- Very limited edition (25 copies)
- No. 1 in the edition
- Part of a historical edition featuring important Belgian artists
- Representative work from Mara’s mature period
- Large format (almost 70 cm wide), visually striking

An interesting piece for collectors of Belgian postwar art, graphics from the 1970s and complete print portfolios from institutional or philanthropic editions.