Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005) - Nature morte
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Nature morte is an original still-life work by Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), made in ink in France during 1950–1960.
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Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Modernist Still Life – Fruit, Bottle and Objects
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Black ink on paper
Dimensions: 21 × 16.5 cm
Period: 20th century
Stamp: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” in green, lower right
Description of the Work
An intriguing modernist still life bearing the stamp of Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), an Argentine poet, writer, and literary critic, and an important figure in 20th-century Latin American intellectual life.
Executed in black ink on paper, this composition stands out for its vigorous line, rich contrasts, and particularly expressive interpretation of the traditional still-life genre.
At the center of the composition is a bowl containing several rounded fruits, accompanied by a curved element suggestive of a banana. Two slender vessels rise in the background, their vertical silhouettes structuring the space and framing the main motif.
The artist employs an energetic graphic style, combining bold black contours, dense hatching, and numerous spontaneous lines. The objects appear to overlap and become slightly distorted, creating a sense of movement and depth.
The deliberately fragmented spatial construction evokes certain Cubist and post-Cubist explorations, while the freedom of the line and expressive distortions bring this composition closer to the graphic experiments of the 20th century.
The contrast between the paper’s light surfaces and the heavily worked areas of ink gives the whole a remarkable visual intensity.
This work bears witness to a free and inventive approach to representation, transforming an everyday subject into a dynamic, almost abstract composition.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and died in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a renowned poet, essayist, and literary critic, particularly known for his work on modern literature and the Latin American avant-garde.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he took an active part in intellectual and cultural exchanges between Latin America and Europe.
What Makes the Work Notable
This still life stands out for its spontaneous execution, striking contrasts, and particularly expressive graphic language.
The combination of a traditional figurative subject and a free, almost Cubist construction gives it a decidedly modern character.
An expressive and decorative work on paper, of interest to collectors of modernist still lifes, 20th-century drawings, and Latin American graphic art.
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Modernist Still Life – Fruit, Bottle and Objects
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Black ink on paper
Dimensions: 21 × 16.5 cm
Period: 20th century
Stamp: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” in green, lower right
Description of the Work
An intriguing modernist still life bearing the stamp of Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), an Argentine poet, writer, and literary critic, and an important figure in 20th-century Latin American intellectual life.
Executed in black ink on paper, this composition stands out for its vigorous line, rich contrasts, and particularly expressive interpretation of the traditional still-life genre.
At the center of the composition is a bowl containing several rounded fruits, accompanied by a curved element suggestive of a banana. Two slender vessels rise in the background, their vertical silhouettes structuring the space and framing the main motif.
The artist employs an energetic graphic style, combining bold black contours, dense hatching, and numerous spontaneous lines. The objects appear to overlap and become slightly distorted, creating a sense of movement and depth.
The deliberately fragmented spatial construction evokes certain Cubist and post-Cubist explorations, while the freedom of the line and expressive distortions bring this composition closer to the graphic experiments of the 20th century.
The contrast between the paper’s light surfaces and the heavily worked areas of ink gives the whole a remarkable visual intensity.
This work bears witness to a free and inventive approach to representation, transforming an everyday subject into a dynamic, almost abstract composition.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and died in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a renowned poet, essayist, and literary critic, particularly known for his work on modern literature and the Latin American avant-garde.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he took an active part in intellectual and cultural exchanges between Latin America and Europe.
What Makes the Work Notable
This still life stands out for its spontaneous execution, striking contrasts, and particularly expressive graphic language.
The combination of a traditional figurative subject and a free, almost Cubist construction gives it a decidedly modern character.
An expressive and decorative work on paper, of interest to collectors of modernist still lifes, 20th-century drawings, and Latin American graphic art.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Title of artwork
Nature morte
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1950
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
21 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Period
1950-1960
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