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// Color fax 1 by Piero Dorazio, created in 1990, is a limited edition aquatint that emphasizes the artist's mastery of color and line through geometric abstraction. This work, measuring 96 x 78 cm, displays an arrangement of diagonal, overlapping bands in vibrant hues such as red, blue, green, yellow, and pink. The transparent quality of the aquatint technique allows the colors to blend and intersect, creating dynamic layers and a sense of depth. The composition captures a rhythmical energy, where the interplay of colors and intersecting lines evoke movement and continuity. Dorazio’s approach in Color fax 1 is a celebration of form and color, making the viewer’s eye travel across the vibrant, diagonal flow.

Piero Dorazio (Italy, 1927–2005) was a painter and theorist associated with post-war abstraction and the development of European geometric art. Known for his vibrant, dynamic compositions of intersecting lines and radiant colors, Dorazio explored light and spatial relationships. His work contributed significantly to the international abstract art movement.

Piero Dorazio

Color fax 1, 1990

Name: Color fax 1, 1990
SKU: 11146
Price: 2250.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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

Aquatint

AquatintIntaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Edition

Edition of 100

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EUR 1,375

Piero Dorazio

Collage di Triangoli, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Piero Dorazio (b. 1927 Italy, d. 2005 Italy) was a prominent Italian artist celebrated for his contributions to abstract painting and his exploration of color and form. A founding member of the influential Italian art group Forma 1, Dorazio sought to promote abstract art in post-war Italy, drawing inspiration from Futurism, Constructivism, and international avant-garde movements. His work is characterized by vibrant, intersecting lines and luminous color fields that create dynamic and rhythmic compositions, conveying a sense of movement and optical vibration. Throughout his career, Dorazio remained committed to the expressive potential of pure color and geometric abstraction, believing in the spiritual and transformative power of art. He exhibited extensively across Europe and the United States, and his work has had a lasting impact on the development of abstract art in the 20th century. (Artist website)

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What is concrete art?

Concrete Art is an art movement founded by the Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in the 1930s. The movement emphasizes pure abstraction, focusing on geometric shapes and colors without any reference to the natural world or symbolic meaning. Unlike other forms of abstract art, Concrete Art is entirely non-representational and is based on mathematical principles and precise execution. It aims to create universal, timeless works by using simple, clear forms that emphasize objectivity and clarity.

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Piero Dorazio

Color fax 1, 1990

96 x 78 cm

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