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Drypoint on copper plate, printed by hand on Zerkall handmade paper 340 g, - Printed by Eva Möseneder Salzburg - Frame and paper size 50 x 40 cm, plate 20.2 x 18 cm

This artwork is a drypoint etching on a copper plate, meticulously printed by hand on Zerkall handmade paper (340 g). Measuring 20.2 x 18 cm within a larger frame and paper size of 50 x 40 cm, the piece features a rich, textured field of deep purple strokes. Rainer's signature approach to overpainting and mark-making is evident in this composition, where layers of fine, chaotic lines create a dense, shadow-like form. The title, Lila Wald (Purple Forest), evokes both nature and abstraction, capturing a sense of depth and mystery within the monochromatic hue. Part of an edition of 40, this work reflects Rainer’s dedication to exploring texture, color, and emotion through meticulous hand-printing techniques.

Arnulf Rainer (Austria, 1929) is a pioneering artist known for his abstract informal art. He co-founded the Hundsgruppe in 1950 and developed his signature 'overpaintings,' where he layered paint over existing images, exploring themes of creation and destruction. Rainer's work often delves into the subconscious, reflecting his interest in dreams and the mystical.

Arnulf Rainer

lila Wald, 2001

Name: lila Wald, 2001
SKU: 15245

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Drypoint

DrypointDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.

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Edition of 40

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Renowned for his abstract appropriation art, Arnulf Rainer is a painter and founder of the Hundgruppe (dog group) alongside fellow artists Brauer and Mikl. Rainer has recevied acclaim for his technique of ‘overpainting’ which involves him taking a pre-existing work, and painting over it, usually with gestural strokes and a heavy impasto; Wine Crucifix is one of his most notable ‘overpaintings’ - originally painted in 1957 by the artist, he decided to rework it in 1978 noting that the ‘quality and truth of the picture only grew as it became darker and darker’. Rainer was heavily inspired by the depths of the human mind and explored his own subconscious through painting with the technique of Automatism, popular among Surrealist painters – he also experimented with painting with his feet and fingers as well as exploring the effect of hallucinogenic drugs on his creativity.

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