Pierre Soulages (1919-2022) - Composition
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Pierre Soulages, Composition, a lithograph in black and red, unsigned, in good condition, 33 × 42 cm, original edition and framed for display from the 1950–1960 period.
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Title: Pierre Soulages, after – Composition – Work from a 20th-century art book (Mazenod, 1959) – Piece of 67 years
Description of the work
We present to you a piece attributed to Pierre Soulages, entitled Composition.
A major figure of abstraction, Pierre Soulages develops a unique pictorial language based on matter, light and contrasts, in a constant exploration of the presence of black and its variations. His work occupies a central place in the history of modern art of the 20th century.
This piece comes from a 20th-century art book (Mazenod, 1959), a period of significant diffusion of modern creations through reference artistic editions.
Dated 1959, this work traverses time today with 67 years of existence, constituting an authentic fragment of art history and its editorial transmission.
It offers an abstract, structured reading, centered on the balance of forms and the strength of the composition, in the spirit of the artistic research of the era.
Main features
• Artist: Pierre Soulages
• Title: Composition
• Date: 1959
• Age of the piece: 67 years
• Technique: Work from an art book (Mazenod)
• Era: 20th century
• Dimensions: 33 × 42 cm
• Presentation: New frame with new mat
• Condition: Piece ready to be hung
Condition and presentation
The work is presented in a new and sober frame, with a new mat, ready to be installed immediately.
Title: Pierre Soulages, after – Composition – Work from a 20th-century art book (Mazenod, 1959) – Piece of 67 years
Description of the work
We present to you a piece attributed to Pierre Soulages, entitled Composition.
A major figure of abstraction, Pierre Soulages develops a unique pictorial language based on matter, light and contrasts, in a constant exploration of the presence of black and its variations. His work occupies a central place in the history of modern art of the 20th century.
This piece comes from a 20th-century art book (Mazenod, 1959), a period of significant diffusion of modern creations through reference artistic editions.
Dated 1959, this work traverses time today with 67 years of existence, constituting an authentic fragment of art history and its editorial transmission.
It offers an abstract, structured reading, centered on the balance of forms and the strength of the composition, in the spirit of the artistic research of the era.
Main features
• Artist: Pierre Soulages
• Title: Composition
• Date: 1959
• Age of the piece: 67 years
• Technique: Work from an art book (Mazenod)
• Era: 20th century
• Dimensions: 33 × 42 cm
• Presentation: New frame with new mat
• Condition: Piece ready to be hung
Condition and presentation
The work is presented in a new and sober frame, with a new mat, ready to be installed immediately.
Details
Artist
Pierre Soulages (1919-2022)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1961
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Black, Red
Height
33 cm
Width
42 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1950-1960
Sold with frame
Yes
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