Paul Neagu - Hand Reaching for Light

Original Etching by Paul Neagu

Offered for auction is an original etching by the important Romanian-born British artist Paul Neagu, signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 10/20, from a limited edition.

The composition depicts a stylized human hand and arm rising diagonally toward a luminous form, suggesting a gesture of reaching, aspiration or connection. The figure is rendered in expressive etched lines and soft tonal areas, creating a dynamic contrast between the structured anatomy of the arm and the atmospheric background.

The gesture appears symbolic rather than purely anatomical — a theme frequently explored in Paul Neagu’s work, where the human body becomes a vehicle for ideas related to energy, direction, balance and the relationship between the human being and space.

The etching technique is clearly visible in the engraved lines, cross-hatching and plate tone, giving the image depth and movement. The composition has a strong conceptual character, typical of Neagu’s artistic language, situated between drawing, sculpture and conceptual art.

Dimensions:
• Sheet size: 21 × 30 cm
• Framed size: 24 × 33 cm

The work is signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 10/20, and also bears the “Generative Arts – Paul Neagu” stamp, further confirming authenticity and connection to the artist’s studio practice.

The artwork is presented in a frame that complements and protects the work.

About the Artist

Paul Neagu (1938–2004) was a Romanian-born artist who later settled in the United Kingdom, where he became an important figure in post-war British contemporary art. He worked across multiple disciplines including drawing, printmaking, sculpture and performance.

Neagu is best known for his conceptual and sculptural works, particularly the series related to the “Hyphen” and “Anthropocosmos”, in which the human body becomes a structural and symbolic element representing energy, movement and connection between different planes of existence.

His works are included in major museum collections, including Tate Gallery (London), and he represented Romania at the Venice Biennale. Today, Paul Neagu is regarded as one of the most important Romanian artists of the second half of the 20th century.

Exhibitions & Collections

Paul Neagu exhibited internationally, particularly in London, Paris, Bucharest, Venice, and New York. His works are held in important museum and institutional collections, including the Tate and other major European collections.

Original prints and etchings by Paul Neagu are increasingly sought after, particularly signed limited editions connected to his studio and Generative Art projects.