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Tiger Boat
1995

$230

£178.54

€202.52

CA$328.40

A$361.87

CHF 187.70

MX$4,304

NOK 2,374.33

SEK 2,224.24

DKK 1,512.48

About the Item

This is a high-quality reproduction of Tiger Boat, an expressive and abstract work by Don van Vliet, better known to many as Captain Beefheart. While the exact year of the original painting is not definitively dated, it likely stems from the late 1980s, a period during which van Vliet focused almost exclusively on painting after retiring from his music career. This rare exhibition poster was published as part of the Collection of European Masters series by Achenbach Editions for the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf, Germany. The museum is internationally recognized for its ambitious program of temporary and permanent exhibitions showcasing both German and international masters—including works by Kandinsky, Picasso, and other key figures of the Expressionist and Modernist movements. Tiger Boat is emblematic of van Vliet’s distinctive visual language, characterized by rhythmic brushwork, symbolic abstraction, and a vivid, often earthy color palette. The composition is both energetic and enigmatic, suggesting movement, conflict, and transformation. The title evokes a sense of primal energy and transport—perhaps metaphorical for the artist’s own passage from avant-garde music into a deeply personal visual art practice. Van Vliet’s artwork often resists easy interpretation, inviting the viewer to engage intuitively with shape, texture, and emotional resonance rather than narrative. Printed in Germany with exceptional quality, this offset lithograph captures the raw painterly detail and tonal richness of the original. Measuring 35.5 x 27.5 inches (90 x 70 cm) overall, with an image size of 27 x 22.5 inches (69 x 57 cm), the poster remains in mint condition. It is unframed and ships rolled in heavy, thick-walled UPS or FedEx-approved tubes to ensure safe delivery. For items that cannot be rolled, we provide secure flat packaging. Please note: Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These are the buyer’s responsibility and should be verified with your country’s customs office prior to purchase.

Creation Year:
1995
Dimensions:
Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Medium:
Offset
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
After:
Don van Vliet (1941 - 2010)
Period:
1990-1999
Framing:
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Carefully stored in our warehouse.
Gallery Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: NR1171stDibs: LU1294116695232

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