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Medium: Laid Paper
Landscape with Trees and a Fisherman walking, a drawing by Jan Van Goyen
By Jan Josefsz Van Goyen
Located in PARIS, FR
No Dutch draughtsman ever captured the atmosphere of the rural countryside of Holland with the same atmospheric and engaging simplicity that Van Goyen achieved in drawings such as this. Indeed, his landscapes were seminal in the development of the genre. The present sketch conveys a striking sense of movement within the natural landscape, conveyed by the deftly applied strokes of chalk, from which the artist’s hand can be sensed. The composition is characteristic of his work, with the low horizon affording significance to the broad sky and the soaring birds within. This feeling of windswept motion powerfully evokes the expansive Dutch farmland with which he was evidently preoccupied.
1. Jan van Goyen...
Category
1650s Old Masters Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Ink, Laid Paper
"Mont-Saint-Michel" Abstracted Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Playful depiction of Mont-Saint-Michel by Marc Foster Grant (American, b. 1947). Loose and heavily textured, this piece focuses on light, shadows, and shap...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Foam Board, Laid Paper
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Marilyn vs JFK
JFK vs Marilyn
Located in New York, NY
In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one iconic image to create another in his extraordinary large-scale works. From a distance, the pieces appear to be a singular image but as the viewer approaches closer, you find each work is a masterfully crafted compilation of minute detailed images layered next to one another, creating a mesmerizing and hypnotic optical illusion.
Cao meticulously places each smaller image to form a dynamic gradient from dark to light which tricks the eye into seeing one image. This expertise in contrast is exemplified in all of his works, from striking black and white pieces to stunning explorations in high-definition color. He cleverly mirrors this visual contrast in his subject matter by subverting the main image and creating a dialogue between the macrocosm and microcosm.
Take the piece, Ali vs Armstrong; here we see the iconic image of Muhammed Ali’s victory composed of thousands of tiny portraits...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Stainless Steel
California Wetland Ponds Landscapes (Two Sided)
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful two sided landscape of California wetlands with pond. Circa 1960s. Monogramed. Image size: 19"H x 25"W. Presented in wood frame. Frame size: 19"H x 25"W. One side Meadow ...
Category
1990s American Impressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Waves Over Rocks Seascape and Seagulls
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous watercolor seascape of waves over rocks by Donald Swyner (American, 20th Century), circa 1990. Signed lower left corner. Presented in rustic wood frame. Shipped without glas...
Category
1990s American Impressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Untitled
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Padura
Cuban Artist
Latin American Artist
“Untitled” 2020
Watercolor on paper
30 x 22 in
Signed by the artist at the bottom of the dress
Category
2010s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Vintage Yellow
Red Roses Watercolor Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful painterly style watercolor still life of yellow roses mixed with red buds by Mary Alice Hinman (American, 1930-2012), c.1990s. Signed "M.A. Hinman" lower right. Image, 10.5...
Category
1990s American Impressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Statue of an Ascetic (The Hermit) - Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
A vintage watercolor capturing a statue of an ascetic in a garden by Theodore Ernest Langguth (German-American, 1861-1952). 1915-20. Signed "T. Langguth" in lower left. Presented in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Grey Gardens 2 - Textured, Abstract Painting, Christmas Gift Idea
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
GREY GARDENS 2 -Small painting, big statement. This visually engaging abstract features heavy textures that draw the viewer in for a closer look. The neutral, grey palette with glimp...
Category
2010s Abstract Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Laid Paper
"Abstract Dior" 53x37,
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
We are pleased to offer another impressive abstract expression painting by French abstract expressionist artist Christophe.
This painti...
Category
2010s Abstract Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Laid Paper
Abstract with Blue Sky
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
The paintings of Christophe have everything they need, the balance, the color, the values, the emotion, the composition and just the right amount of feeling. What makes his art spe...
Category
2010s Abstract Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Laid Paper
Flora Fong, Girasol / Sunflower, 1996
Located in Miami, FL
Flora Fong
Girasol / Sunflower, 1996
Acrylic on paper laid on canvas
30 x 22 in
Certificate of authenticity by the artist
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Laid Paper
The Warning
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Edward Lamson Henry (American, (1841 - 1919))
“The Warning”
Grisaille on paper mounted on board, signed lower left ‘E L Henry’ (partially obscured by frame)
...
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Laid Paper
Busy (vintage ladies woman lingerie 3D oil painting paper branches surrealist)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Busy is a tridimensional original painting on paper on branches depicting tailor ladies working taking body measurements along a path in a dark night.
keywords; vintage tailor ladi...
Category
2010s Surrealist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Driftwood, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled
By Norman Bluhm
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work:
Acrylic on paper (two sheets) mounted on canvas. Signed on rear support, gallery labels verso.
35.25 x 46.2...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper
$25,000
Watercolour painting by Henry Ryland
By Henry Ryland
Located in London, GB
This watercolour painting is by the English artist Henry Ryland, celebrated in his day and since for his Neoclassical pictures. Ryland was a contemporary of Lawrence Alma-Tadema and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Board, Laid Paper
Deep Tranquility Flows 2021 - Amazing ink/watercolor painting - Chinese artist
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Huang Wei's 2021 watercolor painting, Deep Tranquility Flows, is a profound meditation on serenity, deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Through fluid, wave-like patterns in mesmerizing shades of blue, Wei evokes the essence of water as both a physical and spiritual element—symbolizing impermanence, harmony, and the flow of inner peace.
The painting’s deep, layered blues recall the sacred hues often found in Tibetan thangka paintings, associated with wisdom and the infinite nature of the mind. The undulating forms mimic the movement of flowing currents, much like the cyclical rhythms of meditation and breath in Buddhist practice. Wei’s meticulous brushwork creates a rhythmic stillness, drawing the viewer into a contemplative state, reminiscent of the tranquility sought in Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
Blending traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary watercolor expression, Deep Tranquility Flows transcends mere visual beauty. It becomes a spiritual experience—an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the deeper currents of existence. Wei’s work reminds us of the profound calm found in nature and within ourselves, offering a moment of peace amid the chaos of modern life.
Huang Wei
Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District.
After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...
Category
2010s Modern Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Dragon Fierce In Magical Metamorphosis 2021 watercolor painting - Chinese artist
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Huang Wei
Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District.
After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...
Category
2010s Modern Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Magical Metamorphosis - White Tara 2021 watercolor round painting Chinese artist
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Huang Wei
Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District.
After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...
Category
2010s Modern Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Coquillage et réveil en rouge by Henri Hayden - Still Life Painting
By Henri Hayden
Located in London, GB
Coquillage et réveil en rouge by Henri Hayden (1883-1970)
Oil on paper laid down on isorel
33.5 x 46 cm (13 ¹/₄ x 18 ¹/₈ inches)
Signed and dated lower le...
Category
1960s Modern Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Laid Paper
19th Century Italian Floral Wallpaper Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Architectural Floral Wallpaper Fragment
19th Century Italian hand painted floral design wallpaper lined with linen, in gold leaf wood framed as is.
Category
19th Century Italian School Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper, Linen
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Abstrakte Komposition I" by Hubert Berke, Abstract Composition, Dark Colors
Located in Köln, DE
Mixed media on laid paper by Hubert Brake.
"Abstrakte Komposition I", 1952
48,6 x 62 cm
signed and dated
Category
1950s Abstract Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Laid Paper
Battle of the Big Hole, Magazine Cover
By Rufus Zogbaum
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Approximate Date: 1895
Medium: Gouache on paper laid to card
Signature: Signed and dated 'R.F. Zogbaum/ 95' bottom right
Size: 18 x 13 3/4 in.
Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization, New York, December 28, 1895, vol. XXXIX, no. 2036, (cover illustration).
The present painting represents a battle fought August 9 and 10, 1877, between the United States troops and Chief Joseph...
Category
1890s Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Laid Paper
Water Dances 2022 - stunning circular ink/watercolor painting Chinese Artist
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Huang Wei
Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District.
After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...
Category
2010s Modern Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Picnic by the Seine - Impressionist Figurative Oil by Albert Dubois-Pillet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on paper laid on board figures in landscape circa 1890 by French Neo-Impressionist painter Albert Dubois-Pillet. This pointillist piece depicts and elegant couple enjoying...
Category
1890s Pointillist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Laid Paper
Untitled #1494 - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary Art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled - Framed Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary Art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - FramedAbstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled - Dick Wray, Abstract Oil Paint, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled #1076 - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray exhibits a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s artw...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled #1082 - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary Art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled #1422" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled #1902" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Untitled
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Price Upon Request
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled #1024" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This abstract oil painting by late Houston artist Dick Wray expresses a striking kinetic energy. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly found in Dick Wray’s art...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil, Laid Paper
"Untitled" - Abstract Oil Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
This vibrant artwork by late Houston artist Dick Wray is an abstract oil painting in the style of abstract expressionism. Thick layers of paint foster a remarkable tactility commonly...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Oil, Laid Paper, Photographic Paper
Venus vs David
Located in New York, NY
In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plexiglass, Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Laid Paper
Price Upon Request
Turkish Bath vs Grand Odalisque, After Ingres
Located in New York, NY
In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Mirror, Plexiglass, Ink, Acrylic, Laid Paper
Price Upon Request
Miles Davis
Located in New York, NY
In a captivating new collection, Alex Guofeng Cao dazzles audiences with his unique twist on instantly recognizable images. Inspired by history and pop culture, Cao manipulates one i...
Category
2010s Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Mirror, Plexiglass, Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Laid Paper
Price Upon Request
You like my work ha? (Pink)
Located in New York, NY
With the distinctive medium of post-it notes, Özmenoğlu re-contextualizes everyday objects from something ordinary to a beautiful work of art. The individualized behavior of each pos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Screen, Laid Paper
Price Upon Request
Andy vs Ardan Yellow (post it notes)
Located in New York, NY
With the distinctive medium of post-it notes, Özmenoğlu re-contextualizes everyday objects from something ordinary to a beautiful work of art. The individualized behavior of each pos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Postcard, Archival P...
Price Upon Request
Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110C
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell
Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 110C
1968
Acrylic and graphite on paper
15.2 x 20.3 cms (6 x 8 ins)
Robert Motherwell's Elegies series represent one of the iconic motifs of Abstract Expressionism. Based on a 1948 ink illustration the artist executed accompanying a Harold Rosenberg poem, “A Bird for every bird,” the drawing shows the hypnotically repetitive patterning of ovoids and vertical beams. The stark contrast of the black ink on white paper references the symbolic use of the color black by artists such as Goya, Manet and Matisse to convey death, loss, and tragedy. Motherwell was quite affected by the turbulence of the Spanish Civil War and alludes to the Spanish republic in his Elegies. Motherwell’s plumbing the depths of poetry, history, and primordial art in the Elegies is considered a hallmark of nascent Abstract Expressionist painting in its desire to "excavate" essential imagery of mankind.
Motherwell, who originally trained as a philosophy scholar and later became of the great editors of 20th century art documents, grasped very early on the crucial importance that in order to contribute meaningfully to the canon of modern art, one must create a principle of aesthetics. Through the surrealist concept of automatism, the artist finally found the creative principle that eventually governed his extraordinary artistic output and produced the Elegies, one of the most salient, immediate painterly images of 20th century abstract painting. In fact, he has alluded to the fact that each one of his Elegies begins as an automatic drawing, and certain shapes are then blocked to create the signature armature of the vertical bars and ovals. The Elegies seem to possess the power of an archetypal image, an image the mind already grasps on a subconscious level.
Motherwell's play of dualities of black and white as well as other dichotomies—the geometric versus the organic, chaos versus order, death versus life—was a condition of living through a tumultuous period in American history. During an interview, he vividly recalled the 1940s as the time when society was ordered by a set of contradictions. In Motherwell's Elegies, he not only discovered an incredibly elastic pictorial language that would communicate on multiple levels but also acknowledged these contradictions in a manner that would resonate in abstract form. The present work served as a model for a painting, Spanish Elegy...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Laid Paper Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper, Graphite
Price Upon Request
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