Tachisme

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.
Damunt diari

Antoni Tapies

Damunt diari, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 4,250

Fora

Antoni Tapies

Fora, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 5,450

Llambrec-11

Antoni Tapies

Llambrec-11, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,800

Poems 5

Antoni Tapies

Poems 5, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,900

Cats

Karel Appel

Cats, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

Lithograph XII from Farandole

Hans Hartung

Lithograph XII from Farandole, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,280

Primer Congreso Nacional de Neuropedriatria

Antoni Tapies

Primer Congreso Nacional de Neuropedriatria, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,875

Roig I negre 2

Antoni Tapies

Roig I negre 2, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 12,950

Untitled (SF-345)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-345), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Sam Francis

Private Listing

Drawing / Watercolor

Untitled (SFE-029)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-029), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 14,400

Untitled (SFE-014)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-014), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 12,900

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

Untitled (SF-356)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,400

Untitled (SFE-073RC)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-073RC), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 7,800

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Archival Print

An archival print refers to a fine art reproduction of museum quality, created using the highest quality materials and methods. These prints are produced on the finest papers and with inks specifically designed to resist color fading over time. Drawings and paintings are reproduced using a fine art printer with exceptionally high resolution, ensuring longevity and preservation of the artwork.

Late modernism

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Triptych

A triptych is an artwork divided into three sections or panels, often hinged together, allowing it to be displayed open or folded shut. It is a type of polyptych, a term for multi-panel artworks. Typically, the central panel is the largest, flanked by two smaller panels, although some triptychs have panels of equal size. Triptychs have been historically significant in religious art but are also used in contemporary works.

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