Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Chaise et pied - XL
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Antoni Tapies, Chaise et pied - XL, a hand-signed, limited edition lithograph (1983) on Rives paper, 75 × 105 cm, 1 kg, depicting a historical scene in abstract style from Spain, edition 90 + HC, sold by Gallery.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Color lithograph on Rives paper
- Musuem quality paper and lithograph.
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- Belonging to the artistic series 'Variations'
- The series number might differ from the one shown on the illustrations.
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
- Color lithograph on Rives paper
- Musuem quality paper and lithograph.
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
- Belonging to the artistic series 'Variations'
- The series number might differ from the one shown on the illustrations.
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
90 + HC
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Gallery
Title of artwork
Chaise et pied - XL
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1983
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
75 cm
Width
105 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Abstract
Period
1980-1990
Sold with frame
No
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