Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Nocturn Matinal - Libro de artista con 8 litografías originales (1970)

Exceptional artist's book and bibliophile collector’s work: "Nocturn Matinal" (Barcelona, 1970), a masterful collaboration between the Catalan poet Joan Brossa (1919-1998) and the painter Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012). Copy number 52, with original pencil autographs by both creators on the colophon.

DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT OF THE EDITION:
Magnus work of the Catalan vanguard edited by La Polígrafa in 1970. The volume contains:
- 8 original lithographs by Antoni Tàpies, printed in a large format, showcasing his unmistakable informalist and material language (signs, grafisms, and earthy textures).
- 19 visual poems by Joan Brossa interleaved, creating a lyrical and plastic dialogue of reference in international contemporary art.
- Inner folder and original protective editorial case in fabric.

AUTHENTICITY, SIGNATURES AND EDITION JUSTIFICATION:
- Copy number 52, belonging to the coveted numbered edition of 100 copies (from 1 to 100).
- Handwritten pencil signatures by Joan Brossa and Antoni Tàpies on the edition justification page (colophon).

TECHNICAL DATA:
- Authors: Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012) and Joan Brossa (1919-1998)
- Title: Nocturn Matinal
- Technique: 8 original lithographs on high‑grammage paper and typographic visual poems
- Publisher and year: Edicions Polígrafa S.A., Barcelona, 1970
- Copy: No. 52 (Collectors edition signed by hand)
- Box dimensions: 47.5 x 34 x 4.5 cm
- Presentation: Inner paper folder and original rigid fabric book case
- Provenance: Spanish private collection
- Condition: Excellent condition. Lithographs and texts clean, without stains or deterioration; original case perfectly preserved.

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