Riopelle, Jean-Paul | Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967 — available on Composition Gallery

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- Lithograph on paper. - Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil. - Printed and published by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris, France

Jean-Paul Riopelle’s Album #10 Cat No. 222 (1967) is a dynamic lithograph that epitomizes the artist’s abstract expressionist style. Bold black gestural lines dominate the composition, intertwining with vibrant patches of green and blue, creating a sense of rhythm and controlled chaos. The interplay of color and movement evokes both organic and improvisational energy, characteristic of Riopelle’s artistic approach. Measuring 16 × 31 1/2 inches (40.6 × 80 cm), this lithograph is part of a limited edition of 75, with an additional 10 hors commerce (HC) copies. Printed and published by Arte Adrien Maeght in Paris, France, each piece is hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist.

Jean-Paul Riopelle (Canada, 1923–2002) was a pivotal figure in Abstract Expressionism and the Automatism. Known for his dynamic, palette knife-painted compositions, Riopelle’s works feature vivid colors and intricate textures. His influence extended internationally, bridging Canadian and European art. He also produced notable lithographs and experimented with sculpture later in his career.

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967

Name: Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967
SKU: 15479
Price: 4125.00 USD
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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.

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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 + 10 HC

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- Lithograph on paper. - Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil. - Printed and published by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris, France

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #7 Cat. No. 221, 1967

Limited Edition Print

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Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,125

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There is no abstraction or figuration: there is only expression, and to express oneself is to place oneself in front of things.

- Jean-Paul Riopelle

Jean-Paul Riopelle (b. 1923 Canada, d. 2002 Canada) was a pioneering Canadian artist known for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism and the Automatism movement. A member of the Les Automatistes group in the 1940s, Riopelle rejected traditional artistic conventions, embracing spontaneous, gestural techniques. His bold use of palette knives and thick, textured layers of paint created dynamic, mosaic-like surfaces that bridged European Surrealism and North American Abstract Expressionism.

Deeply inspired by nature, Riopelle's works often evoke organic forms, from sprawling landscapes to atmospheric patterns. His relationship with artist Joan Mitchell also left a profound impact on his artistic practice. Over the decades, his artistic journey evolved, incorporating various media, including sculpture and lithography, while maintaining his signature vigor and innovation. Riopelle remains a celebrated figure in 20th-century art, remembered for his energetic compositions and boundary-pushing techniques.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle

Album #10 Cat No. 222, 1967

40.6 x 80 cm

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