Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Roba interior
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"Roba interior" by Antoni Tapies (1923-2012), 1972, carborundum etching on Guarro paper, hand-signed and numbered, edition 75 of a limited edition, 60 × 77 cm, weight 1 kg, from Spain, abstract work depicting a historical scene, in fair condition, sold by Gallery.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Carborundum etching on special Guarro paper.
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- The series number might not correspond with the one shown in the picture.
- Reference: CR Galfetti 294
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
- Carborundum etching on special Guarro paper.
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- The series number might not correspond with the one shown in the picture.
- Reference: CR Galfetti 294
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
Sold by
Gallery
Title of artwork
Roba interior
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1972
Condition
Fair condition
Height
60 cm
Width
77 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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