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Hans Hartung 'Abstract composition with black lines and spirals''
$600.00 USD
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Hans Hartung's "Abstract Composition with Black Lines and Spirals." This dynamic artwork, created in 1958, presents an abstract arrangement of bold black lines and spirals intertwined with vibrant hues of yellow and blue. The composition exudes a sense of movement and energy, inviting viewers to explore the interplay of form and color
Details:
Artist: Hans Hartung
Title: “Abstract composition with black lines and spirals”
Date: 1958
Medium: Colour Lithograph
Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.1 inches (31.5 x 23 cm)
Signature and Date: Lower right corner
Executed as a color lithograph, this piece showcases Hartung's mastery of the medium. Measuring approximately 12.4 x 9.1 inches (31.5 x 23 cm) it allows the viewer to appreciate the intricate details and harmonious balance of the elements.
In terms of condition, the artwork is in overall good condition, ensuring its lasting beauty and integrity. A visual assessment reveals no significant flaws or damage, highlighting the care with which the piece has been preserved.
Hans Hartung, a renowned artist of the 20th century, signed and dated the artwork in the lower right portion of the plate, solidifying its authenticity and origin. Hartung was a pioneer of abstract art, known for his spontaneous and gestural approach to painting. Throughout his career, he explored the expressive possibilities of line and form, pushing the boundaries of artistic conventions. His experimentation with various techniques and mediums, such as lithography, allowed him to further develop his unique visual language.
"Abstract Composition with Black Lines and Spirals" is a testament to Hans Hartung's innovative spirit and his ability to evoke emotion and intrigue through non-representational art. Acquiring this artwork would be a remarkable addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the artist's exploration of form, color, and composition.
Hans Hartung was a French-German artist known for his lyrical abstractions and involvement in the Art Informel movement. Hartung’s idiosyncratic paintings and lithographs were created with distinctive swirls, scribbles, and hatch marks, he made by scratching, erasing, and reapplying pigment. “The first and most important thing is to remain free, free in each line you undertake, in your ideas and in your political action, in your moral conduct,” he once stated. “The artist especially must remain free from all outer restraints.” Born on September 21, 1904 in Leipzig, Germany, Hartung studied philosophy and art history at Leipzig University but left before graduating to study art at academies in Dresden, Leipzig, and Munich. Moving to Paris in the late-1920s, the artist joined the French Foreign Legion and was later imprisoned by the Gestapo during World War II, both for serving in a foreign army and his “degenerate” painting style. After the war, Hartung became associated with the artists Jean Fautrier and Pierre Soulages, who had also adopted a spontaneous and gestural style free from rigid formal constraints. Hartung’s work would go on to have a significant impact on American abstract painters during the early 1960s, including Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Francis. The artist died on December 7, 1989 in Antibes, France. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., among others.
Details:
Artist: Hans Hartung
Title: “Abstract composition with black lines and spirals”
Date: 1958
Medium: Colour Lithograph
Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.1 inches (31.5 x 23 cm)
Signature and Date: Lower right corner
Executed as a color lithograph, this piece showcases Hartung's mastery of the medium. Measuring approximately 12.4 x 9.1 inches (31.5 x 23 cm) it allows the viewer to appreciate the intricate details and harmonious balance of the elements.
In terms of condition, the artwork is in overall good condition, ensuring its lasting beauty and integrity. A visual assessment reveals no significant flaws or damage, highlighting the care with which the piece has been preserved.
Hans Hartung, a renowned artist of the 20th century, signed and dated the artwork in the lower right portion of the plate, solidifying its authenticity and origin. Hartung was a pioneer of abstract art, known for his spontaneous and gestural approach to painting. Throughout his career, he explored the expressive possibilities of line and form, pushing the boundaries of artistic conventions. His experimentation with various techniques and mediums, such as lithography, allowed him to further develop his unique visual language.
"Abstract Composition with Black Lines and Spirals" is a testament to Hans Hartung's innovative spirit and his ability to evoke emotion and intrigue through non-representational art. Acquiring this artwork would be a remarkable addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the artist's exploration of form, color, and composition.
Hans Hartung was a French-German artist known for his lyrical abstractions and involvement in the Art Informel movement. Hartung’s idiosyncratic paintings and lithographs were created with distinctive swirls, scribbles, and hatch marks, he made by scratching, erasing, and reapplying pigment. “The first and most important thing is to remain free, free in each line you undertake, in your ideas and in your political action, in your moral conduct,” he once stated. “The artist especially must remain free from all outer restraints.” Born on September 21, 1904 in Leipzig, Germany, Hartung studied philosophy and art history at Leipzig University but left before graduating to study art at academies in Dresden, Leipzig, and Munich. Moving to Paris in the late-1920s, the artist joined the French Foreign Legion and was later imprisoned by the Gestapo during World War II, both for serving in a foreign army and his “degenerate” painting style. After the war, Hartung became associated with the artists Jean Fautrier and Pierre Soulages, who had also adopted a spontaneous and gestural style free from rigid formal constraints. Hartung’s work would go on to have a significant impact on American abstract painters during the early 1960s, including Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Francis. The artist died on December 7, 1989 in Antibes, France. Today, his works are held in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., among others.
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