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Etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper

Composition III by Conrad Marca-Relli is a 1977 etching and aquatint on Gvarro paper, showcasing the artist’s mastery in abstract forms and textural contrasts. The artwork presents a bold black rectangular shape with rounded corners, divided by an irregular central area that alternates between textured brown and a pale beige. The roughness of the brown area contrasts with the smooth, open space next to it, highlighting Marca-Relli's exploration of space and form. The minimalist composition invites viewers to contemplate the balance between presence and absence, solidity and void, a common theme in Marca-Relli’s work.

Conrad Marca-Relli (USA, 1913–2000) was a pioneering Abstract Expressionist known for his bold, large-scale collages. Using materials like canvas and fabric, his works often explored the interplay between form and space, combining painterly elements with sculptural textures. A significant figure in post-war art, he helped shape the Abstract Expressionist movement alongside contemporaries like Jackson Pollock.

Conrad Marca-Relli

Composition III, 1977

Name: Composition III, 1977
SKU: 8650
Price: 1560.00 EUR
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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

Etching and Aquatint

Etching and AquatintEtching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

Edition

Edition of 75 + AP + HC

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You get a linear quality from collage that is more rapid than the swiftest drawn
line.

- Conrad Marca-Relli

Conrad Marca-Relli was an American-born painter, who was a part of the abstract expressionist movement. Conrad Marca-Relli often painted cityscapes, still life's, and circus themes. He was friends with famous American artist Jackson Pollock. Art critics often compare Marca-Relli's work to that of noted Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico. Conrad Marca-Relli’s first exhibition came in 1948 and took place in New York City. His work has been exhibited across the United States, Canada and Europe. Marca-Relli's public collections can be seen in a number of different museums, including New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney American Museum of Art; the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, both in Washington D.C. Conrad Marca-Relli was a member of the Downtown Group, a collection of artists who worked in lower Manhattan.He was also a World War II veteran and held Professorships at Yale University and the University of California at Berkeley. Marca-Relli died in the year 2000 in Parma, Italy at age 87.

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What is abstract expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.

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Conrad Marca-Relli

Composition III, 1977

56 x 76 cm

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