Serge Poliakoff, Composition in Blue and Red XXXI, 1967, Etching

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Etching and aquatint, 1967 handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 46/75 publisher : xxe siècle, paris printer : … Read more Etching and aquatint, 1967 handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 46/75 publisher : xxe siècle, paris printer : s. Esmeraldo, paris catalog : [schneider xxxi] 75.00 cm. X 56.00 cm. 29.53 in. X 22.05 in. (paper) 60.00 cm. X 48.00 cm. 23.62 in. X 18.9 in. (image) burin, aquatint and drypoint on copper bfk rives paper in this etching, poliakoff composes a skilful assemblage of blue solids, from sky blue to royal blue, whose material is fully expressed thanks to the technique used, enhancing the asperities of the support. The central insertion of copper red, a complementary color to the blue, gives rhythm to the composition. The work was printed by sérvulo esmeraldo and published by xxe siècle, paris. this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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