Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Papier Journal
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Antoni Tapies, Papier Journal, a 1969 etching in a limited edition of 75 from Spain, hand-signed, 56 cm high by 76 cm wide, weighing 1 kg, depicting a historical scene and in excellent condition.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Engraving, newspaper print on Mandeure chiffon
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- The series number might not correspond with the one shown in the picture.
- Publisher: Maeght Gallery
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
- Engraving, newspaper print on Mandeure chiffon
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- The series number might not correspond with the one shown in the picture.
- Publisher: Maeght Gallery
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.
Details
Artist
Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
Edition number
75
Edition
Limited edition
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Gallery
Title of artwork
Papier Journal
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1969
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
56 cm
Width
76 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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