Abstract expressionism

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.
Untitled (SFE-014)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-014), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 12,900

Helen Frankenthaler

Private Listing

Limited Edition Print

Untitled (SFE-072)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-072), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,600

Dark Cup (SF-141)

Sam Francis

Dark Cup (SF-141), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

Japanese Maple

Helen Frankenthaler

Japanese Maple, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Earth Slice

Helen Frankenthaler

Earth Slice, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 11,500

Ventriloquist

Jasper Johns

Ventriloquist, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,000

Untitled (SF-356)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,400

Periscope

Jasper Johns

Periscope, 1981

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Three Figures

Robert Motherwell

Three Figures, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Jetsam

Adolph Gottlieb

Jetsam, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 3,350

Untitled (SFE-073RC)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-073RC), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 7,800

Imola Three, I (from the Circuits Series)

Frank Stella

Imola Three, I (from the Circuits Series), 1982

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 43,000 - 50,000

Eve

Helen Frankenthaler

Eve, 1995

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Seated woman

Richard Diebenkorn

Seated woman, 1965

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,250

Vacillations (with Watercolor)

Pierre Alechinsky

Vacillations (with Watercolor), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Aquatint

Intaglio 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.

Generative Art

Generative art refers to art that is wholly or partly created through an autonomous system. This system can be independent or non-human, capable of determining features that would otherwise be decided by the artist. The generative system can act as the creator or as a collaborator with the artist. Generative art often refers to works generated algorithmically by computers, where the system plays a significant role in the creation process.

Woodblock printing

Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.

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