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Etching; 75 copies; Perfect condition; // Cartró by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1977, is a limited edition etching with an edition of 75 copies. This piece exemplifies Tàpies' exploration of texture and abstraction, using a restrained palette of earthy tones and soft contrasts. The composition is dominated by a large, irregular shape in muted brown, which appears almost like a shadow or fragment of terrain. Above this central form, a black rectangular strip with abstract crosshatched lines and markings is suspended, creating a layered effect. Small touches, such as faint smudges and muted shapes, add depth and subtle detail, while two vertical lines in beige seem to support the black strip, reminiscent of a collage or assemblage. The artwork invites contemplation on materiality and space, as Tàpies merges abstract forms with an architectural sense of structure and balance.
Cartró, 1977
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Etching; 75 copies; Perfect condition; // Cartró by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1977, is a limited edition etching with an edition of 75 copies. This piece exemplifies Tàpies' exploration of texture and abstraction, using a restrained palette of earthy tones and soft contrasts. The composition is dominated by a large, irregular shape in muted brown, which appears almost like a shadow or fragment of terrain. Above this central form, a black rectangular strip with abstract crosshatched lines and markings is suspended, creating a layered effect. Small touches, such as faint smudges and muted shapes, add depth and subtle detail, while two vertical lines in beige seem to support the black strip, reminiscent of a collage or assemblage. The artwork invites contemplation on materiality and space, as Tàpies merges abstract forms with an architectural sense of structure and balance.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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EUR 1,875
What is matter painting?
Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.
