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'Het versluierd beeld' (2001) by Luc Tuymans is a screen print on simili-Japans paper, notable for its restraint and quiet ambiguity. The composition is vertically divided into two soft-toned rectangles: the upper part features a simplified, dark, rounded form bisected by a vertical band of light—a vaguely anatomical or mask-like shape—while the lower part is more abstract, resembling a diffused shadow or hazy landscape. The title, which translates as 'The Veiled Image', reflects Tuymans’ ongoing concern with the limits of representation and the concealment of meaning. In line with his broader oeuvre, this work meditates on memory, distortion, and the unreliability of the visual. The print was created in a limited edition of 55, signed and numbered by the artist, and printed by Roger Vandaele for CIAP in Hasselt.

Luc Tuymans (Belgium, 1958) is a prominent contemporary painter known for his muted palette and enigmatic imagery. His works often explore themes of memory, history, and politics, blending realism with abstraction. Tuymans is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of figurative painting and has exhibited widely across major international venues.

Luc Tuymans

Het versluierd beeld, 2001

Name: Het versluierd beeld, 2001
SKU: 16179
Price: 2400.00 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

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 48/55

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Renowned for his figurative paintings that depict images sourced from existing visual materials such as television, print and film media, Luc Tuymans is an artist who explores the cultural and historical meaning of events, often providing a different context or perspective through his trademark choppy brushstrokes and a muted, darker palette. Tuyman's subjects range from historical world events such as the second world war, to the mediocrity of every day– among his most notable works is his Heritage series which was created in response to the Oklahoma City bombing; the paintings capture the artist’s notion of a ‘traditional American life’ with subjects including a working man, a birthday cake and a portrait. Of his unique method of transforming existing media into a form of evocative art, Tuymans has remarked “There is a physical element intertwined with the painting [of an existing photograph]. It shakes loose an emotional element within the viewer.” (Artist website)

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What is appropriation?

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.

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Luc Tuymans

Het versluierd beeld, 2001

37 x 28 cm

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