{"product_id":"antoni-tapies-lithograph-special-edition-signed-post-war-print","title":"Antoni Tàpies – Lithograph (Special Edition) | Signed Post-War Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003erare lithograph (1976\/1978) by Antoni Tàpies\u003c\/b\u003e exemplifies the artist’s distinctive \u003cb\u003ematerial-based visual language\u003c\/b\u003e and his profound engagement with \u003cb\u003etexture, gesture, and symbolism\u003c\/b\u003e. The composition is dominated by \u003cb\u003edense earthy tones\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eexpressive linear marks\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003elayered surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e that evoke \u003cb\u003eerosion, memory, and the passage of time\u003c\/b\u003e, key themes in Tàpies’ post-war work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work belongs to a \u003cb\u003especial deluxe edition of only 40 copies (Roman numbered)\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eSome impressions from this special edition were printed on handmade Japan paper\u003c\/b\u003e, in an \u003cb\u003eexceptionally large format\u003c\/b\u003e, and issued \u003cb\u003eoutside the regular edition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheet size:\u003c\/b\u003e 61 × 87 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue raisonné reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Galfetti, nos. 647–657.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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=\"p1\"\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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDelivered with a \u003cb\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorldwide shipping available\u003c\/b\u003e, tax-friendly to the \u003cb\u003eUSA and EU countries\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom handmade framing\u003c\/b\u003e available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52898696233299,"sku":null,"price":1890.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/Tapies1-Sitterart_054d0c7a-5785-4d08-9254-12e21d09771c.jpg?v=1769542812","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/de\/products\/antoni-tapies-lithograph-special-edition-signed-post-war-print","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}