Plate size: 20.5 x 26 cm.; artwork size: 56 x 76 cm. - IN perfect condition; - Polychrome etching with relief - The edition of 143 copies consists of 99 copies signed and numbered 1 / 99-99 / 99, 9 copies signed and numbered I / IX-IX / IX, 15 copies H.C. signed and numbered I / XV-XV / XV, 5 copies H.C. signed and not numbered, and 15 copies P.A. signed and numbered I / XV-XV / XV. Editor: - Cataloging number: 894. Listed on page 144 of Tàpies; graphic work quoted 1979-1986. Erker-Verlag, 2002.

Aparicions 8 by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1982, is a limited edition polychrome etching with relief, produced in an edition of 143 signed and numbered copies. This piece features a stark composition dominated by a bold, black cross in the center, overlaid on a muted brown background. Beneath the cross, a series of layered, scratched white lines create a dynamic and textured effect, adding depth and visual interest. At the top, faint handwriting-like markings in white appear to float, enhancing the work’s abstract, meditative quality. The dark cross contrasts sharply with the surrounding elements, inviting interpretations related to spirituality, presence, or the concept of marking space. Tàpies’ use of texture and symbols within a restrained color palette underscores his focus on materiality and abstract forms, making Aparicions 8 an evocative exploration of symbolic and gestural expression.