Mark Tobey, Research, from Painters of Today, 1961 (after)
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About the Item

This exquisite heliogravure after Mark Tobey (1890–1976), titled Recherche (Research), from the folio Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today), originates from the 1961 edition published by Fernand Hazan, Editeur, Paris, rendered by Cliches Union, Paris, and printed by l'Imprimerie Lecot, Paris, June 1961. Recherche reflects Tobey’s visionary synthesis of rhythm, gesture, and spirituality, embodying his unique fusion of abstraction and mysticism. Executed as a heliogravure on velin paper, this work measures 10.83 x 13.78 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Cliches Union and the exceptional production standards of Fernand Hazan, Editeur, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Mark Tobey (1890–1976) Title: Recherche (Research), from the folio Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today) Medium: Heliogravure on velin paper Dimensions: 10.83 x 13.78 inches (27.5 x 35 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1961 Publisher: Fernand Hazan, Editeur, Paris Printer: l'Imprimerie Lecot, Paris Renderer: Cliches Union, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today), published by Fernand Hazan, Editeur, Paris, June 1961 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), The illustrations of this album, completed in June 1961, were produced by Cliches Union and shot by l'Imprimerie Lecot. The text has been composed and drawn by l'Imprimerie Darantiere and the binding made by F.l.A.P. according to the models of Marcel Jacno. Fernand Hazan Editeur, 35-37 rue de Seine, Paris. 1961. Tous droits de reproduction reserves. Printed in France. About the Publication: Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today), published in Paris in 1961 by Fernand Hazan, Editeur, represents one of the most refined and intellectually resonant volumes in the distinguished Peintres d’aujourd’hui series. Dedicated to presenting key figures of postwar modernism, this folio exemplifies the Parisian fine art album tradition, uniting scholarship, craftsmanship, and visual poetry. Produced under the technical expertise of Cliches Union and l’Imprimerie Lecot, the edition captures the meditative energy and intricate line work characteristic of Tobey’s art. The heliogravures convey not only tonal precision but also the rhythmic and spiritual essence that defined his practice, while the collaboration between publisher and printer reflects the French tradition of elevating fine art printing to an art form in itself. Conceived as both a visual and intellectual document, the publication situates Tobey among the foremost artists of his generation—bridging the philosophies of East and West and extending modern abstraction beyond form into transcendence. The 1961 Hazan edition remains a landmark in the evolution of postwar art publishing, preserving the integrity of Tobey’s vision with exceptional fidelity and refinement. About the Artist: Mark Tobey (1890–1976) was an American painter, mystic, and pioneer of global modernism whose visionary fusion of Eastern calligraphy, Western abstraction, and spiritual philosophy made him one of the most original and influential artists of the 20th century. Best known for his groundbreaking “white writing” technique—an intricate network of luminous, interwoven brushstrokes that form rhythmic, meditative fields of light—Tobey transformed painting into a spiritual act, merging rhythm, movement, and contemplation into a visual expression of infinity. Born in Centerville, Wisconsin, and largely self-taught, Tobey’s artistic and spiritual journey led him across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where his encounters with Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, Zen Buddhism, and the Bahai Faith profoundly shaped his belief in the interconnectedness of all existence. His paintings—dense, intricate, and alive with energy—embody this universal vision, uniting science, spirit, and sensation into an all-encompassing field of awareness. Throughout his life, Tobey remained in dialogue with some of the greatest modern artists of his generation, including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom, like Tobey, expanded the possibilities of form, line, and perception. From Picasso, he drew the courage to reinvent structure; from Kandinsky, the conviction that color and movement could express spiritual truth; from Duchamp and Man Ray, the understanding that art could exist as pure thought; and from Miro and Calder, the lyrical balance of motion and stillness. His mature works, such as Edge of August (1953), Bars and Flails (1957), and City Radiance (1959), reveal his mastery of compositional rhythm—dense constellations of calligraphic strokes that evoke both the pulse of modern cities and the meditative harmony of Zen gardens. Long before Jackson Pollock and Cy Twombly, Tobey pioneered the concept of all-over abstraction, influencing generations of artists including Rothko, Frankenthaler, Kusama, and Brice Marden. In 1958, he won the Grand Prize for Painting at the Venice Biennale, confirming his international stature as a spiritual counterpoint to the intensity of Abstract Expressionism. His art, simultaneously cosmopolitan and introspective, stood as a bridge between East and West, the material and the mystical, intellect and intuition. Exhibited globally and represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Modern (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), and the Guggenheim Museum (New York), Tobey’s work remains a timeless meditation on unity, rhythm, and transcendence. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Mark Tobey endures as one of the most spiritually profound and globally influential artists of the modern era. His highest auction record was achieved by Bars and Flails (1957), which sold for $2.6 million USD at Christie’s, New York, on November 13, 2014, reaffirming Tobey’s lasting legacy as a visionary who transformed modern painting into a universal language of light and thought. Mark Tobey Recherche Research Peintres d'aujourd'hui Painters of Today Fernand Hazan heliogravure Cliches Union Imprimerie Lecot abstraction modern art.

Creation Year:
1961
Dimensions:
Height: 10.83 in (27.51 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Mark Tobey (1890-1976, American)
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216618792