Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Composition
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Antoni Tapies, Composition, a 1982 limited‑edition lithograph (plate signed), measuring 50 × 40 cm, produced in Spain.
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Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
Composition 1982
Lithographie et héliogravure en couleurs d'après une peinture de l'artste
Signée dans la planche
Sur papier vélin
Seat
Excellent état, éventuels infimes défauts au dos n'affectant pas l'image
While spanning different movements—from Surrealism to Informalism—these artists are united by their profound exploration of space, matter, and the human condition. Antoni Tàpies and Eduardo Chillida both championed a raw, tactile approach to abstraction, where Tàpies used mixed media to create scarred, wall-like surfaces and Chillida forged heavy iron and stone to define architectural voids. This intense focus on texture and form contrasts with Juan Ripollés, whose whimsical, brightly colored sculptures embrace a playful, figurative expression. Meanwhile, René Magritte shifted the focus from physical matter to the metaphysical, using meticulous realism to challenge our perception of reality itself. Today, the innovative spirits of Tàpies, Chillida, Ripollés, and Magritte heavily resonate with the world’s top 15 most valued artists, whose record-breaking masterpieces similarly redefine artistic boundaries and command the global art market.
Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
Composition 1982
Lithographie et héliogravure en couleurs d'après une peinture de l'artste
Signée dans la planche
Sur papier vélin
Seat
Excellent état, éventuels infimes défauts au dos n'affectant pas l'image
While spanning different movements—from Surrealism to Informalism—these artists are united by their profound exploration of space, matter, and the human condition. Antoni Tàpies and Eduardo Chillida both championed a raw, tactile approach to abstraction, where Tàpies used mixed media to create scarred, wall-like surfaces and Chillida forged heavy iron and stone to define architectural voids. This intense focus on texture and form contrasts with Juan Ripollés, whose whimsical, brightly colored sculptures embrace a playful, figurative expression. Meanwhile, René Magritte shifted the focus from physical matter to the metaphysical, using meticulous realism to challenge our perception of reality itself. Today, the innovative spirits of Tàpies, Chillida, Ripollés, and Magritte heavily resonate with the world’s top 15 most valued artists, whose record-breaking masterpieces similarly redefine artistic boundaries and command the global art market.
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Artist
Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Composition
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1982
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
1980-1990
Sold with frame
No
