Polychrome lithography; 80 signed and numbered copies - Paper: Arches; Plate size: 45 x 58.5 cm.; Artwork size: 56 x 76 cm.; Perfect condition; The edition of 80 copies consists of 75 signed and numbered 1 / 75-75 / 75 copies, and 5 signed APs -
Publisher: 2RC Gallery, Rome. - Cataloging number: 858. Listed on page 122 of Tàpies; graphic work; 1979-1986; Erker-Verlag, 2002.
618. Sin Título by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1982, is a vibrant polychrome lithograph produced in an edition of 80 signed and numbered copies on Arches paper. This abstract composition features a dynamic arrangement of earthy reds, yellows, and muted grays, forming sweeping and layered shapes that intersect across the canvas. A prominent arc of deep red dominates the center, complemented by contrasting splashes of yellow and hints of white. The layering of these colors and forms adds depth and texture, creating a sense of movement and energy. Tàpies incorporates abstract symbols and shapes, including triangular and circular forms, that contribute to a mysterious, almost architectural feel. Published by 2RC Gallery in Rome, this piece exemplifies Tàpies' skill in using color and form to evoke visceral responses, encouraging viewers to interpret the shapes as symbols or gestures with deeper meaning.
Antoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.
Polychrome lithography; 80 signed and numbered copies - Paper: Arches; Plate size: 45 x 58.5 cm.; Artwork size: 56 x 76 cm.; Perfect condition; The edition of 80 copies consists of 75 signed and numbered 1 / 75-75 / 75 copies, and 5 signed APs -
Publisher: 2RC Gallery, Rome. - Cataloging number: 858. Listed on page 122 of Tàpies; graphic work; 1979-1986; Erker-Verlag, 2002.
618. Sin Título by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1982, is a vibrant polychrome lithograph produced in an edition of 80 signed and numbered copies on Arches paper. This abstract composition features a dynamic arrangement of earthy reds, yellows, and muted grays, forming sweeping and layered shapes that intersect across the canvas. A prominent arc of deep red dominates the center, complemented by contrasting splashes of yellow and hints of white. The layering of these colors and forms adds depth and texture, creating a sense of movement and energy. Tàpies incorporates abstract symbols and shapes, including triangular and circular forms, that contribute to a mysterious, almost architectural feel. Published by 2RC Gallery in Rome, this piece exemplifies Tàpies' skill in using color and form to evoke visceral responses, encouraging viewers to interpret the shapes as symbols or gestures with deeper meaning.
Antoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Art should startle the viewer into thinking about the meaning of life.
- Antoni Tapies
Antoni Tapies was a Spanish art theorist, sculptor and painter. Tapies also has the distinction of being one of the most popular European artists of his time. He was born in Barcelona and studied at the German School of Barcelona. He studied to be a lawyer for three years, but in 1943, he decided that he wanted to devote his career to painting. Antoni Tapies has been linked to a number of important art movements, including Matter Painting and Art Informel. Some of his early works had a surreal feel to them, but in 1953, he decided to switch his focus to abstract art. Tapies' work has been featured in a number of respected locations throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and Pace Wildenstein in New York. There is also a museum dedicated to this talented artist called the Antoni Tapies Foundation. The location is also a cultural center, and is located in Tapies' home town of Barcelona. (Artist website)
Art Informel is a French term referring to the gestural and improvisational techniques common in abstract painting during the 1940s and 50s. It encompasses various styles that dominated these decades, characterized by informal, spontaneous methods. Artists used this term to describe approaches that moved away from traditional structures and embraced more expressive, unstructured techniques.