Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005) - Composition abstraite
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Composition abstraite is an original ink work on paper by Saul Yurkievich, dated 1950 and from the 1950–1960 period, in a vertical format measuring 20.5 × 13 cm, from France.
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Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition – Study of Organic and Geometric Forms
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 20.5 × 13 cm (portrait format)
Signature: Green stamp reading “SAUL YURKIEVICH” at lower left
Period: 20th century
Description of the Work
A beautiful abstract composition by Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), poet, writer, literary critic, and a leading figure in the 20th-century Latin American intellectual avant-garde.
Executed in ink on paper, this work stands out for its rich graphic vocabulary and remarkable variety of motifs.
The composition is structured around an intertwining of organic and geometric forms, combining concentric curves, parallel lines, dense hatching, grids, and rhythmic dots. The surfaces sit alongside and flow into one another, creating a highly complex visual whole.
The artist subtly plays on contrasts between areas of solid black ink, networks of meticulous lines, and untouched spaces. The forms seem to unfold freely across the sheet in a continuous movement that gives the whole a sense of dynamism and spontaneity.
The particularly careful treatment of the different textures attests to a true exploration of the expressive possibilities of line. The work evokes certain graphic experiments of the 20th-century avant-gardes, at the intersection of geometric abstraction, automatism, and organic drawing.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and passing away in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a respected poet, essayist, and literary critic, known in particular for his work on modern poetry and Latin American literature.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he moved in an intellectual milieu deeply shaped by experimental research and the artistic avant-gardes.
This composition is of particular interest for its inventive graphic language, visual rhythm, and finely executed details.
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition – Study of Organic and Geometric Forms
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 20.5 × 13 cm (portrait format)
Signature: Green stamp reading “SAUL YURKIEVICH” at lower left
Period: 20th century
Description of the Work
A beautiful abstract composition by Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), poet, writer, literary critic, and a leading figure in the 20th-century Latin American intellectual avant-garde.
Executed in ink on paper, this work stands out for its rich graphic vocabulary and remarkable variety of motifs.
The composition is structured around an intertwining of organic and geometric forms, combining concentric curves, parallel lines, dense hatching, grids, and rhythmic dots. The surfaces sit alongside and flow into one another, creating a highly complex visual whole.
The artist subtly plays on contrasts between areas of solid black ink, networks of meticulous lines, and untouched spaces. The forms seem to unfold freely across the sheet in a continuous movement that gives the whole a sense of dynamism and spontaneity.
The particularly careful treatment of the different textures attests to a true exploration of the expressive possibilities of line. The work evokes certain graphic experiments of the 20th-century avant-gardes, at the intersection of geometric abstraction, automatism, and organic drawing.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and passing away in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a respected poet, essayist, and literary critic, known in particular for his work on modern poetry and Latin American literature.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he moved in an intellectual milieu deeply shaped by experimental research and the artistic avant-gardes.
This composition is of particular interest for its inventive graphic language, visual rhythm, and finely executed details.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Title of artwork
Composition abstraite
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1950
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
13 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Period
1950-1960
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