Joseph Beuys – Codices Madrid von Leonardo da Vinci I

1975

This rare original granolithograph by Joseph Beuys, created in 1975, was produced for the book “Joseph Beuys – Zeichnungen zu den beiden wiederentdeckten Skizzenbüchern – Codices Madrid – von Leonardo da Vinci”.

The work is hand-signed in pencil 'Beuys' in the middle left and numbered in pencil lower left, from a limited edition of only 100 copies.

It features Beuys’ distinctive minimalist pencil drawing, in dialogue with the rediscovered sketchbooks of Leonardo da Vinci, exploring themes of form, nature, and transformation through gestural abstraction.

Published by Manus Presse and printed by Matthieu AG, Dielsdorf, this edition is also referenced in Schellmann catalogue raisonné: nos. 165–185.
 
Professionally framed, mounted floating on linen, presented in a deep, handcrafted white wooden frame, made in the Netherlands, with Plexiglas® Optical HC, which is UV-resistant and scratch-proof, offering remarkable clarity and a deep viewing experience.
Size framed : approx. 50 x 60 cm

Joseph Beuys (1921–1986) was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, renowned for his radical approach to art as a vehicle for social and political transformation. Working across media — from drawing and performance to installation and theory — he pioneered the concept of “social sculpture,” in which every person has the potential to shape society through creative action. Beuys’ art was deeply rooted in personal mythology, nature, alchemy, and a belief in the healing potential of art. 

His legacy is profound, with works held in major institutions such as the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Centre Pompidou.