Pierre Alechinsky – Untitled

1950/1979

This expressive and rare lithograph was created by Belgian artist Pierre Alechinsky, a founding member of the avant-garde Cobra movement. 

Signed by the artist in pencil lower right
Titled in the center and numbered lower left
Sheet size : approx. 45 x 65 cm

The image dates originally from 1950 and was reissued in 1979 as part of the portfolio Expériences sans l’expérience, a suite of 10 lithographs revisiting early Cobra-era motifs.

The composition is a dynamic interplay of primitive forms and spontaneous linework, capturing Alechinsky’s distinctive fusion of calligraphy, abstract gesture, and surreal symbolism. Printed on fine wove paper, this work reflects the energy and innovation of post-war European art.

Literature reference:
Yves Rivière - Pierre Alechinsky – Les estampes de 1946 à 1972, Paris 1973, catalogue raisonné no. 54.

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.