Pierre Alechinsky – Untitled

1950/1979

This striking original etching on handmade paper, by renowned Belgian artist Pierre Alechinsky, stems from his early Cobra period.
Signed by the artist in pencil lower right
Numbered lower left
Sheet size: approx. 45 × 32 cm

Though the motif dates back to 1950, it was reissued in 1979 as part of the exclusive portfolio Les Ateliers du Marais, featuring five works that revisit Alechinsky's foundational visual language.
The composition is a bold interplay of dense lines, abstract symbolism, and graphic texture—hallmarks of Alechinsky’s dynamic visual vocabulary. With its rich mark-making and strong architectural rhythm, the image reflects Alechinsky’s deep connection to both the subconscious and the spontaneous.
Literature reference:
Yves Rivière - Pierre Alechinsky – Les estampes de 1946 à 1972, Paris 1973, catalogue raisonné no.70.

Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927) is a celebrated Belgian painter and printmaker, known for his dynamic and gestural style that merges Eastern calligraphy with Western abstraction. A leading figure in the Cobra group, Alechinsky’s works are housed in major collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Centre Pompidou (Paris), and Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam). 
His prolific career spans painting, printmaking, and writing, making him one of the most influential European artists of the post-war era.