Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Karel Appel's About a Cat 1979 lithograph with thick, colorful brushstrokes forming an abstract figure against a pink background, suggesting the shape of a cat.

Lithograph in colors on Japan paper - Published by London Arts Inc. Detroit - Suite: Cats Portfolio // About a Cat by Karel Appel, created in 1979, is a vibrant lithograph that showcases the artist's expressive and bold approach to abstraction. Part of the Cats Portfolio, this limited edition print is executed on Japan paper, highlighting Appel’s dynamic use of color and texture. The composition consists of layered, thick brushstrokes in shades of red, turquoise, black, and brown against a pink background, forming an abstract representation that hints at the figure of a cat. The interplay of these energetic strokes creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of Appel’s work within the CoBrA movement, which emphasized raw expression and a childlike approach to art-making. The piece, published by London Arts Inc., captures the essence of Appel’s fascination with vivid colors and gestural forms, inviting viewers to interpret the playful and imaginative essence of the subject.

Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel

About a Cat, 1979

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Lithograph in colors on Japan paper - Published by London Arts Inc. Detroit - Suite: Cats Portfolio // About a Cat by Karel Appel, created in 1979, is a vibrant lithograph that showcases the artist's expressive and bold approach to abstraction. Part of the Cats Portfolio, this limited edition print is executed on Japan paper, highlighting Appel’s dynamic use of color and texture. The composition consists of layered, thick brushstrokes in shades of red, turquoise, black, and brown against a pink background, forming an abstract representation that hints at the figure of a cat. The interplay of these energetic strokes creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of Appel’s work within the CoBrA movement, which emphasized raw expression and a childlike approach to art-making. The piece, published by London Arts Inc., captures the essence of Appel’s fascination with vivid colors and gestural forms, inviting viewers to interpret the playful and imaginative essence of the subject.

Artwork Copyright © Karel Appel

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Nesting Bird, 1978

Limited Edition Print

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USD 990

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Flower With Blue Eyes, 1977

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USD 6,990

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Floating Family, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Stone

USD 10,400

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Jumping Dog II, 1978

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Object

USD 16,500

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Circus Suite, No. 18, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,700

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Walking Alone, 1969

Painting

Acrylic On Paper

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Two Figures, c. 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,000

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Composition , 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 950

Karel Appel

Serie Personages, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 780

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Cats, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 8,250

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Il Pagliacci, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 2,150

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Fighting Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

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Cat In The Night, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

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Luminous Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Resting Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Devil Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Sad Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Stalking Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Blue Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Smiling Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Green Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

House Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

Karel Appel

Sunshine Cat, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 750

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Sound, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 1,400

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Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.

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