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EA on crème Vélin paper, signed and numbered by hand in pencil. - Reference: Weelen 49.

Helena Vieira da Silva's L’Échiquier (1961) is a captivating lithograph that exemplifies her abstract expressionist style. Printed on crème Vélin paper, this limited edition work reveals her fascination with perspective, space, and the abstract representation of cityscapes. The composition is marked by a dense, grid-like arrangement of black and white forms, creating an impression reminiscent of an urban chessboard. The interplay of light and shadow lends the piece a dynamic sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into its maze-like structure. Hand-signed and numbered, L’Échiquier is a compelling example of Vieira da Silva’s mastery in blending architecture and abstraction, and it remains an essential piece for contemporary art collectors.

Helena Vieira da Silva (Portugal, 1908–1992) was a prominent abstract painter associated with lyrical abstraction. Her dense, labyrinthine compositions often evoke architectural spaces and shifting perspectives. Based in Paris, she fused geometric structures with poetic ambiguity, establishing herself as a major figure in 20th-century European art.

Helena Vieira da Silva

L’Échiquier , 1961

Name: L’Échiquier , 1961
SKU: 11816
Price: 1750.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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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

Lithograph

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.

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Edition of 75 EA

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When I paint a landscape or a seascape, I’m not very sure it’s a landscape or a seascape. It’s a thought form rather than a realistic form.
- Helena Vieira da Silva

Helena Vieira da Silva (b. 1908 Portugal, d. 1992 France) was a Portuguese-French painter and one of the most prominent figures in the lyrical abstraction movement. Her work is characterized by intricate, maze-like compositions that explore space, movement, and perception. Vieira da Silva's paintings often feature dense networks of lines and forms, creating a sense of depth and rhythm that invites viewers into a complex, almost architectural world. Influenced by Cubism and Abstract Expressionism, her art reflects a deep engagement with the dynamics of space and structure. Throughout her career, Vieira da Silva received widespread recognition, and her works are held in major collections around the world, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris and the Tate Modern in London.

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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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Helena Vieira da Silva

L’Échiquier , 1961

38 x 43.5 cm

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