Saul Yurkievich (1931-2005) - Abstraction gestuelle
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Saul Yurkievich’s *Abstraction gestuelle* is an original 1950 ink and wash composition on paper from France.
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Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition in Black – Gestural Abstraction
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentine, 20th century
Technique: Black ink and wash on paper
Dimensions: 21 × 9.5 cm
Mark: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” stamp in turquoise on the left side.
Description
A particularly expressive abstract composition, executed in black ink and wash on paper, reflecting an artistic exploration rooted in spontaneous gesture and the power of contrast.
On a narrow vertical format, vigorous black strokes, ink splatters, and drips overlap broad areas of gray wash, creating a dense and dynamic composition.
The interplay between the transparency of the wash and the intensity of the black lines lends the work remarkable visual depth.
This work belongs to the aesthetics of gestural abstraction and Art Informel, evoking the international artistic explorations of the postwar period.
The freedom of the lines, the richness of the textural effects, and the verticality of the composition give this study a particularly strong graphic presence.
About the Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005) was an Argentine poet, essayist, and literary critic who settled in France. An important figure in Franco-Latin American intellectual exchange, he was particularly close to the writer Julio Cortázar and devoted many of his works to the artistic and literary avant-gardes of the 20th century.
A powerful and spontaneous abstract composition, especially decorative thanks to its elongated format and its contrasts of black and gray.
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
Abstract Composition in Black – Gestural Abstraction
Artist: Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005)
School: Argentine, 20th century
Technique: Black ink and wash on paper
Dimensions: 21 × 9.5 cm
Mark: “SAUL YURKIEVICH” stamp in turquoise on the left side.
Description
A particularly expressive abstract composition, executed in black ink and wash on paper, reflecting an artistic exploration rooted in spontaneous gesture and the power of contrast.
On a narrow vertical format, vigorous black strokes, ink splatters, and drips overlap broad areas of gray wash, creating a dense and dynamic composition.
The interplay between the transparency of the wash and the intensity of the black lines lends the work remarkable visual depth.
This work belongs to the aesthetics of gestural abstraction and Art Informel, evoking the international artistic explorations of the postwar period.
The freedom of the lines, the richness of the textural effects, and the verticality of the composition give this study a particularly strong graphic presence.
About the Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931–2005) was an Argentine poet, essayist, and literary critic who settled in France. An important figure in Franco-Latin American intellectual exchange, he was particularly close to the writer Julio Cortázar and devoted many of his works to the artistic and literary avant-gardes of the 20th century.
A powerful and spontaneous abstract composition, especially decorative thanks to its elongated format and its contrasts of black and gray.
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Original
Artist
Saul Yurkievich (1931-2005)
Title of artwork
Abstraction gestuelle
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1950
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
9.5 cm
Width
21 cm
Style
Surrealism
Period
1950-1960
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