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Oscar Reutersvard
Oscar Reutersvard Original Op Art Pen, Ink & Watercolor Drawing C.1990

Circa 1990

$1,750
£1,322.78
€1,520.11
CA$2,436.86
A$2,710.91
CHF 1,421.09
MX$33,126.68
NOK 18,095.86
SEK 17,034.75
DKK 11,347.07
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Oscar Reutersvard Original Op Art Pen, Ink & Watercolor Drawing C.1990 Dimensions 8" wide x 11" high Housed in a simple frame - Dimensions 15" wide x 19" high Signed at the lower right Good vintage condition Oscar Reutersvärd (29 November 1915 – 2 February 2002) was a Swedish graphic artist, who in 1934 pioneered the art of 3D drawings that may initially appear feasible, yet cannot be physically constructed. He is sometimes described as "the father of the impossible figure", although there are much older examples, e.g. Hogarth's Satire on False Perspective, in addition to more recent well known example of the Penrose triangle and some others. Reutersvärd's achievements were honoured in 1982 by a series of three Swedish postage stamps. The stamps were engraved by Czesław Słania, based on watercolours by Reutersvärd. They remained in circulation for only about two years, after which they were withdrawn when the postage rate was changed. The Swedish government had the unused stamps destroyed; these scarce items are now eagerly sought collectibles.
  • Creator:
    Oscar Reutersvard (1915 - 2002)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1990
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Lightly distressed frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137827198882

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