Serge Poliakoff, Brown and Orange Composition VII, 1961, Etching

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Etching and aquatint on zinc, 3 plates, 5 colors, 1961 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 27/50 Printer … Read more Etching and aquatint on zinc, 3 plates, 5 colors, 1961 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 27/50 Printer : Jean Signovert (Paris) Catalog : [Schneider VII, page 206] Published in Belgium 76.00 cm. x 56.50 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.24 in. (paper) 63.00 cm. x 47.00 cm. 24.8 in. x 18.5 in. (image) On Rives paper Shades of brown, ochre and yellow recall the warmth of ancient wood, the rich texture of Byzantine icons and the earthy tones of the desert. Like echoes of religious artworks, his creations unfold a mystical aura, where stripped-down forms metamorphose into timeless symbols, each color delicately vibrating, shaping an intimate, contemplative space. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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