Kumi Sugai (1919-1996) - L’Orage (The Storm)

Kumi Sugai – L’Orage (The Storm) – Original Lithograph

En original litografi av den internasjonalt anerkjente japanske kunstneren Kumi Sugai (1919–1996).

Konceived in 1962, this abstract composition was published in 1970 as part of the print portfolio Modern Prints, issued by Chikuma Shobo in a limited edition of 500 copies.

The work exemplifies Sugai’s distinctive artistic language, combining elements inspired by traditional East Asian calligraphy with the spontaneous, expressive abstraction associated with European Art Informel.

Bold black forms are set against muted tones and rendered with rich, gestural lithographic brushwork, creating a striking sense of movement and dynamism across the sheet.

The work is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin: “汲 SUGAÏ”.

About the Artist

Kumi Sugai (1919–1996) was a pivotal figure in post-war Japanese and European abstract art.

Born in Kobe, Japan, Sugai moved to Paris in 1952, where he developed an international reputation and became closely associated with the European Art Informel movement.

He participated in major international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and the São Paulo Biennial, and received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career.

His works are held in the permanent collections of renowned museums and public institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Medium

Original lithograph on paper.

Artwork Details

* Artist: Kumi Sugai (1919–1996)
* Title: L’Orage (The Storm / 嵐)
* Year of Conception: 1962
* Year of Publication: 1970
* Medium: Original lithograph
* Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin (“汲 SUGAÏ”)
* Image Size: Approx. 32.0 × 22.0 cm
* Sheet Size: Approx. 42.0 × 29.5 cm
* Framing: Unframed

Condition

In good vintage condition.

The sheet shows minor light toning consistent with age, faint foxing or spotting, and minor handling marks in the margins. These signs are consistent with the age and nature of the work.

Please refer closely to the provided images, which form an essential part of the condition description.

Framing

This artwork will be delivered unframed.

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