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What is Karel Appel famous for?
Karel Appel is famous for his influence on the world of fine art. He was a founding member of CoBrA, an art movement originating in Germany that strived to replicate and invoke a child’s approach to art. Within this movement, he created abstracted and simplified figures, often monsters and fractured depictions of people. Shop an assortment of Karel Appel art on 1stDibs.
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L'Âne Trop Paisible Pour Les Enfants Cruels /// Karel Appel Color Woodcut COBRA
By Karel Appel
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006) Title: "L'Âne Trop Paisible Pour Les Enfants Cruels (A Donkey Too Gentle for the Cruel Children)" (Plate 19) Portfolio: Circus (Volume II) *Si...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Woodcut

BLUE BOY Signed Lithograph, Abstract Figure, Blue Pants, Pink Yellow Stripes
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
BLUE BOY is a limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel, printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. BLUE BOY presents a fant...
Category

1980s Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Karel Appel Looking Around 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
By Karel Appel
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Karel Appel Looking Around Signed Limited Edition Lithograph 1971 39.25 x 28.25" inches Signed, marked 12/100 and dated 71 Karel Appel is one of the founding members of the CoBrA ...
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

ORANGE PERSONAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Cat Portrait, Bold Color Collage
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
Orange Personage is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches printmaking paper, 100% acid f...
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Devil Cat
By Karel Appel
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Karel Appel Title: Devil Cat Portfolio: 1978 Cats Medium: Lithograph in colors on Japon paper Date: 1978 Edition: XV/LXV Sheet Size: 24 3/4" x 32 1/4" Signature: Hand signed ...
Category

1970s Abstract Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Devil Cat
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WITH MY BIRD Signed Lithograph, Figurative Abstract, Dutch Expressionist artist
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
WITH MY BIRD is a rarely seen original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid f...
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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