Iván Tovar (1942-2020) - Composition surréaliste

Provenance

Private collection, France
Steffen's Auctions Rambouillet, February 22, 2024, lot 134
Private collection, Netherlands

Ivan Tovar (1942–2020)
Surrealist composition
Original print (etching) on paper XXVI/XXX

Original print by Ivan Tovar, regarded as the leading surrealist artist of the Dominican Republic and one of the most prominent Latin American surrealists of the twentieth century.

This refined composition displays the characteristic biomorphic vocabulary of Tovar, built from flowing lines and enigmatic organic forms. The dreamlike atmosphere, combined with exceptional technical mastery, makes this work representative of the body of work that earned the artist international recognition.

Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered XXVI/XXX (26/30), originating from a very limited edition of only 30 copies.

Technique: original print (etching) on paper
Title: Composition surréaliste
Image: 32 × 21 cm
Sheet size: 50 × 33 cm
Numbering: XXVI/XXX
Signature: hand-signed in pencil

Ivan Tovar worked for many years in Paris and developed a completely own surrealistic visual language. His works are held in major private and institutional collections and are internationally valued by collectors of surrealist and Latin American art.

Condition: good overall condition with minor signs of aging and use. See the photographs for your own assessment of the state.