Saul Yurkievich (1931-2005) - Mouvement ascendant
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Saul Yurkievich’s signed original ink work *Mouvement ascendant* dates from 1950, belongs to the 1950–1960 period and is listed as originating in France.
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Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition – Ascending Movement
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Black ink drawing on paper (to be confirmed)
Dimensions: 22 × 17 cm
Period: 20th century
Stamp: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” in green, lower left
Description of the Work
An elegant abstract composition bearing the stamp of Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), Argentine poet, writer, and literary critic, and a prominent figure in the Latin American intellectual avant-gardes of the 20th century.
This work on paper stands out for the delicacy of its graphic linework and the dynamism of its structure, built around a powerful ascending diagonal movement.
Long oblique lines traverse the composition from the lower left corner to the upper right, accompanied by sinuous curves, elliptical motifs, and delicately superimposed networks of hatching.
The artist combines bold black strokes with lighter lines, creating a subtle play of rhythm, transparency, and visual tension.
In the central section, several intersecting curves form imaginary organic shapes, while small dots and cross-shaped motifs enrich the graphic structure.
The significant areas of blank space play a full part in the composition’s balance, reinforcing its sense of lightness and movement.
This formal exploration evokes the 20th-century experiments in gestural and calligraphic abstraction, in which the line becomes an autonomous means of expression.
The freedom of the lines, the precision of the hatching, and the elegance of the overall movement give this sheet a particularly refined visual presence.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and died in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a poet, essayist, and literary critic known for his work on modern literature and the Latin American avant-gardes.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he took part in intellectual and cultural exchanges between Latin America and Europe.
Significance of the Work
This composition stands out for its remarkable dynamism, the delicacy of its linear networks, and the balance between spontaneity of gesture and geometric structure.
The combination of large curves, oblique lines, and meticulous hatching creates an airy and expressive abstract composition.
An elegant and decorative work on paper, particularly interesting to admirers of gestural abstraction, modernist drawing, and 20th-century graphic experimentation.
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition – Ascending Movement
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentina, 20th century
Medium: Black ink drawing on paper (to be confirmed)
Dimensions: 22 × 17 cm
Period: 20th century
Stamp: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” in green, lower left
Description of the Work
An elegant abstract composition bearing the stamp of Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005), Argentine poet, writer, and literary critic, and a prominent figure in the Latin American intellectual avant-gardes of the 20th century.
This work on paper stands out for the delicacy of its graphic linework and the dynamism of its structure, built around a powerful ascending diagonal movement.
Long oblique lines traverse the composition from the lower left corner to the upper right, accompanied by sinuous curves, elliptical motifs, and delicately superimposed networks of hatching.
The artist combines bold black strokes with lighter lines, creating a subtle play of rhythm, transparency, and visual tension.
In the central section, several intersecting curves form imaginary organic shapes, while small dots and cross-shaped motifs enrich the graphic structure.
The significant areas of blank space play a full part in the composition’s balance, reinforcing its sense of lightness and movement.
This formal exploration evokes the 20th-century experiments in gestural and calligraphic abstraction, in which the line becomes an autonomous means of expression.
The freedom of the lines, the precision of the hatching, and the elegance of the overall movement give this sheet a particularly refined visual presence.
About the Artist
Born in Argentina in 1931 and died in Paris in 2005, Saul Yurkievich was a poet, essayist, and literary critic known for his work on modern literature and the Latin American avant-gardes.
A close associate of Julio Cortázar, he took part in intellectual and cultural exchanges between Latin America and Europe.
Significance of the Work
This composition stands out for its remarkable dynamism, the delicacy of its linear networks, and the balance between spontaneity of gesture and geometric structure.
The combination of large curves, oblique lines, and meticulous hatching creates an airy and expressive abstract composition.
An elegant and decorative work on paper, particularly interesting to admirers of gestural abstraction, modernist drawing, and 20th-century graphic experimentation.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931-2005)
Title of artwork
Mouvement ascendant
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1950
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
22 cm
Width
17 cm
Style
Surrealism
Period
1950-1960
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