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This piece was part of the portfolio Jean Casseau and has a center fold. The page with only the lithograph measures 38 x 28cm, (the print itself 31 x 21,7cm) The whole paper measures. Mint condition

Jean Cassau by Mark Tobey is a limited edition lithograph featuring a dense, intricate pattern of organic forms. Dominated by a deep, rich maroon hue, the print has a textured, almost tactile quality, with delicate layers and variations in tone that invite close inspection. The repeated abstract shapes suggest a sense of rhythmic motion and energy, characteristic of Tobey's interest in Eastern calligraphy and meditative abstraction. This piece, part of a portfolio titled Jean Casseau, demonstrates Tobey's signature style, blending fine, dynamic marks with a contemplative, all-over composition that draws the viewer into its depth.

Mark Tobey (United States, 1890–1976) was an American painter known for his densely structured compositions inspired by Asian calligraphy. A founder of the Northwest School, his 'white writing' technique influenced Abstract Expressionism. Tobey's work reflects a fusion of Western and Eastern artistic traditions.

Mark Tobey

Jean Cassau

Name: Jean Cassau
SKU: 4297

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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

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Edition of 115

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This piece was part of the portfolio Jean Casseau and has a center fold. The page with only the lithograph measures 38 x 28cm, (the print itself 31 x 21,7cm) The whole paper measures. Mint condition

Mark Tobey

Album internacional, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 850

Mark Tobey

Jean Cassau

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Monotype, 1961

Drawing / Watercolor

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On pavements and the bark of trees I have found whole worlds.
- Mark Tobey

Inspired by mysticism and it’s bearing on art, Mark Tobey was an abstract painter whose works incorporated elements of Eastern Religion, international travels and Asian Calligraphy resulting in his own unique style that he dubbed ‘white writing’ - this technique involved using a base comprised of thousands of individual but interwoven brushstrokes, topped by a number of white calligraphic symbols and marks; such works as Broadway, Welcome Hero and Broadway norm showcase his white writing. Upon studying Zen painting while traveling Japan, Tobey began to create as a means of reflection and gave less emphasis to emotion, stating “I believe that painting should come through the avenues of meditation rather than the canals of action” - his unique methods, some of which had not yet been showcased in American art, inspired several younger artists, most notably Jackson Pollock. (Artist website)

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Mark Tobey

Album internacional, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 850

Artwork by Helen Frankenthaler

What is abstract expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.

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Mark Tobey

Jean Cassau

56 x 38 cm

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