Jean-paul Riopelle Composition X-160, 1966

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Artist: Jean-Paul Riopelle
Title: Composition X-160
Year: 1966
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38 … Read more Artist: Jean-Paul Riopelle
Title: Composition X-160
Year: 1966
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38 x 56 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38 x 56 cm )
Edition Size: 700
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: Composition X-160 is a first edition double-page lithograph published on pages 16 and 17 of Derrière Le Miroir (DLM) No. 160, featuring a fold line down the center. The artwork presents four distinct land-like forms in varying shades of brown, which appear to melt into one another, creating a sense of fluidity and organic merging. The center of the composition stands in stark contrast, brimming with color and vitality. Dotted with reds, light pinks, and greens, this vibrant core seems to be anchored by black streaks that resemble laces, pulling the outer brown areas inward, almost as if binding the lands together. The interaction between the earthy tones and the dynamic, colorful center creates a powerful sense of tension and balance, with Riopelle’s signature abstract style capturing both motion and structure in this intricate, layered work. See less