{"product_id":"antoni-tapies-lithograph-special-edition-signed-post-war-print-1","title":"Antoni Tàpies -Lithograph (Special Edition) | Signed Post-War Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003erare lithograph\u003c\/b\u003e (1976\/1978) by \u003cb\u003eAntoni Tàpies\u003c\/b\u003e exemplifies the artist’s distinctive \u003cb\u003ematerial-based visual language\u003c\/b\u003e and his profound engagement with \u003cb\u003emateriality, gesture, and symbolism.\u003c\/b\u003e The composition is defined by two irregular, earth-toned forms that appear almost like fragments of walls or weathered surfaces. Across these dense brown fields, Tàpies inscribes signs, crosses, and gestures, creating a \u003cb\u003evisual languag\u003c\/b\u003ee that feels both \u003cb\u003eprimal and meditative, key themes in Tàpies’ post-war work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe work belongs to a \u003cb\u003especial edition of only 40 copies (Roman numbered)\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eI\u003c\/b\u003en an \u003cb\u003eexceptionally large format\u003c\/b\u003e, and issued \u003cb\u003eoutside the regular edition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheet size:\u003c\/b\u003e 61 × 87 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe lithograph is \u003cb\u003esigned in pencil by Antoni Tàpies\u003c\/b\u003e in the lower right and \u003cb\u003enumbered in pencil\u003c\/b\u003e in the lower left. The work was \u003cb\u003eprinted by Erker-Presse, St. Gallen\u003c\/b\u003e, and bears their \u003cb\u003eembossed blind stamp\u003c\/b\u003e in the lower left margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue raisonné reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Galfetti, nos. 647–657.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eErker-Presse\u003c\/b\u003e was highly influential in its time and has left a \u003cb\u003elasting mark on post-war printmaking and art history\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly in the field of artist editions and fine art lithography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntoni Tàpies\u003c\/b\u003e (Barcelona, 1923–2012) was one of the most influential European artists of the \u003cb\u003epost-war period\u003c\/b\u003e and a leading figure of \u003cb\u003eArt Informel\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ematerial-based abstraction\u003c\/b\u003e. His work is characterized by an intense focus on \u003cb\u003esurface, matter, and signs\u003c\/b\u003e, often incorporating \u003cb\u003esand\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eearth-like pigments\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003escratches\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esymbolic markings\u003c\/b\u003e. Tàpies viewed the artwork as a space for reflection on \u003cb\u003eexistence, spirituality, memory, and time\u003c\/b\u003e. His art bridges \u003cb\u003epainting, philosophy, and politics\u003c\/b\u003e, combining raw physical presence with profound intellectual depth. His work is represented in \u003cb\u003emajor international museum collections worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivered with a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWorldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and EU countries.\u003cbr\u003eCustom handmade framing available on request\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52898719859027,"sku":null,"price":1290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/Tapies2-Sitterart.jpg?v=1769542915","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/de\/products\/antoni-tapies-lithograph-special-edition-signed-post-war-print-1","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}