Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Lettre A
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Antoni Tapies's 1976 lithograph Lettre A, an abstract work with a historical scene, in a limited edition of 4000 from Spain, measuring 76 by 56 cm, about 1 kg, plate signed and printed on paper in fair condition.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Litograph on paper.
- Due to its age, the paper shows some marks and signs of ageing on the borders.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Tapies (Barcelona, 1923-2012)
was a Catalan artist and one of the most influential figures of 20th-century European informalism. Largely self-taught, he combined inspiration from the avant-garde and Eastern tradition to create his own language where matter and spirit intertwine. He used materials such as earth, sand, marble dust and everyday objects, creating dense surfaces with symbols that evoke memory, fragility and transcendence. In 1984, he created the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, consolidating an artistic and intellectual legacy that combines experimentation and critical reflection.
In the 1950s, he achieved international recognition by participating in the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting in Venice (1958) and later the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990). He was also named a marquis by King Juan Carlos I in 2010.
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Litograph on paper.
- Due to its age, the paper shows some marks and signs of ageing on the borders.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Tapies (Barcelona, 1923-2012)
was a Catalan artist and one of the most influential figures of 20th-century European informalism. Largely self-taught, he combined inspiration from the avant-garde and Eastern tradition to create his own language where matter and spirit intertwine. He used materials such as earth, sand, marble dust and everyday objects, creating dense surfaces with symbols that evoke memory, fragility and transcendence. In 1984, he created the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, consolidating an artistic and intellectual legacy that combines experimentation and critical reflection.
In the 1950s, he achieved international recognition by participating in the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting in Venice (1958) and later the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990). He was also named a marquis by King Juan Carlos I in 2010.
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Artist
Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
Edition number
4000
Edition
Limited edition
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Title of artwork
Lettre A
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1976
Condition
Fair condition
Height
76 cm
Width
56 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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