Willy Meysmans - OLYMPIA





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Willy Meysmans, Olympia, 2003, etching, edition limited to 1/24, black and white, 35 × 24 cm, framed, hand-signed, in excellent condition.
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A unique signed copy and the number 1 of the 24 issued copies. Willy Meysmans (1930–2024) was a renowned Belgian sculptor and ceramist. The term "Olympia" in relation to his work mainly refers to the bibliophile etching portfolio "Olympia" that he published in 2003 (or 2005). The Art Portfolio "Olympia" Contents: The portfolio contains graphic works (etchings) by Willy Meysmans. Collaboration: It is an artistic collaboration in which the etchings are accompanied by poetry by various authors, including Rik Wouters, Willie Verhegghe, Roger Nupie and Guy Van Hoof. Theme: The poems in the portfolio address topics such as swimmers and dolphins, which links to the athletic or classical connotation of the name "Olympia".
A unique signed copy and the number 1 of the 24 issued copies. Willy Meysmans (1930–2024) was a renowned Belgian sculptor and ceramist. The term "Olympia" in relation to his work mainly refers to the bibliophile etching portfolio "Olympia" that he published in 2003 (or 2005). The Art Portfolio "Olympia" Contents: The portfolio contains graphic works (etchings) by Willy Meysmans. Collaboration: It is an artistic collaboration in which the etchings are accompanied by poetry by various authors, including Rik Wouters, Willie Verhegghe, Roger Nupie and Guy Van Hoof. Theme: The poems in the portfolio address topics such as swimmers and dolphins, which links to the athletic or classical connotation of the name "Olympia".

