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EA on crème Vélin paper, signed and numbered by hand in pencil. - Reference: Weelen 46

Helena Vieira da Silva's Les Grilles (1961) is an evocative lithograph that exemplifies her mastery in abstract expressionism. This limited edition print, executed on crème Vélin paper, captures the artist's fascination with architectural forms and geometric grids. The composition is densely layered with interwoven, vertical, and horizontal lines, creating a textured, grid-like pattern that appears to pulsate with depth. The delicate interplay of light and shadow within the structure gives an illusion of three-dimensional space, drawing the viewer into its maze-like complexity. Signed and numbered by hand, Les Grilles is a testament to Vieira da Silva's innovative approach to space and form, reflecting her significant influence in the realm of abstract art.

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

Les Grilles, 1961

Name: Les Grilles, 1961
SKU: 11817
Price: 1350.00 EUR
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Form

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 + HC

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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 lyrical abstraction ?

Lyrical abstraction is a descriptive term characterizing a type of abstract painting closely related to Abstract Expressionism, in use from the 1940s to the present. The term can also describe two distinct but related trends in post-World War II modernist painting. This art movement originated in Paris, France, after the war, emphasizing personal expression, spontaneity, and the emotional use of color and form.

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Helena Vieira da Silva

Les Grilles, 1961

43.5 x 33.4 cm

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