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Lithograph in colors on Japan paper - Published by London Arts Inc. Detroit - Suite: Cats Portfolio // Frightened Cat by Karel Appel, created in 1979, is a vibrant lithograph from the Cats Portfolio, exemplifying the artist’s dynamic and expressive style. This limited edition print, produced on Japan paper, features bold and energetic brushstrokes in vivid colors like turquoise, purple, red, and black, forming an abstract depiction of a cat. The chaotic arrangement of the strokes, contrasted against a neutral background, suggests the tension and movement of the animal, as if caught in a moment of surprise or fear. Appel’s use of thick, gestural marks and bright, contrasting colors embodies the spontaneous and emotive approach characteristic of the CoBrA movement, of which he was a prominent member. The print, published by London Arts Inc., captures Appel’s fascination with animal forms and raw emotion, inviting viewers to interpret and engage with the dynamic energy of his work.
Frightened Cat, 1979
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Lithograph in colors on Japan paper - Published by London Arts Inc. Detroit - Suite: Cats Portfolio // Frightened Cat by Karel Appel, created in 1979, is a vibrant lithograph from the Cats Portfolio, exemplifying the artist’s dynamic and expressive style. This limited edition print, produced on Japan paper, features bold and energetic brushstrokes in vivid colors like turquoise, purple, red, and black, forming an abstract depiction of a cat. The chaotic arrangement of the strokes, contrasted against a neutral background, suggests the tension and movement of the animal, as if caught in a moment of surprise or fear. Appel’s use of thick, gestural marks and bright, contrasting colors embodies the spontaneous and emotive approach characteristic of the CoBrA movement, of which he was a prominent member. The print, published by London Arts Inc., captures Appel’s fascination with animal forms and raw emotion, inviting viewers to interpret and engage with the dynamic energy of his work.
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What is Tachisme?
Tachisme is a French abstract painting style that gained popularity between 1940 and 1950, often seen as the European counterpart to Abstract Expressionism. However, there are stylistic differences between the two. Tachisme, which emerged from Art Informel, rejected geometric abstraction in favor of more intuitive and spontaneous expression. It was a reaction against the structured forms of Cubism and is closely related to Informalism. Tachisme emphasizes gestural brushwork, irregular forms, and a focus on the process of painting itself.