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Karel Appel
BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, Wild Black Eyes

1979

About the Item

BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel on printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free. BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER is a lively, imaginative, abstract depicting big animal-like head painted with red strokes; its wild black eyes surrounded by a series of linear colored strokes printed in shades of lavender, blue, yellow, turquoise, pink, navy, mint green and black. BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER presents a fantastical abstract animal face glaring out at the viewer within a backdrop of mesmerizing lavender so exciting to look at! Year published - 1979 Edition size - 175, plus proofs Print size - 21.5 x 29.5 inches, unframed lithograph, excellent condition, full bleed inmage, no margins, pencil signed with personal dedication by Karel Appel, from the master printers private collection Karel Appel was one of the founders of the avant-garde art movement CoBrA, active during the late 1940's thru early 1950's. His paintings are known for incorporating applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality.
  • Creator:
    Karel Appel (1921 - 2006, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1979
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent condition, never been framed or mounted, pencil signed and dedicated Printers Proof aside from the edition of 175. From the master printers private collection. Print documentation provided.
  • Gallery Location:
    Union City, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU83238341532
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