Pablo Palazuelo
Pablo Palazuelo, Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
1982

Name: Pablo Palazuelo, Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
Brand: Pablo Palazuelo
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About the Item

This exquisite silkscreen by Pablo Palazuelo (1915–2007), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the historic 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght). Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris, this composition exemplifies Palazuelo’s meditative approach to geometric abstraction. In Sans titre, the artist constructs an intricate interplay of line and shape, where geometry unfolds like an organic rhythm. The lithograph captures the sense of balance, movement, and transformation that defines Palazuelo’s exploration of the unseen forces underlying form and space. Executed on velin paper, this silkscreen measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm). As issued, it is signed in the plate and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized publication format. The edition embodies Palazuelo’s synthesis of structure and intuition, transforming mathematical precision into a poetic meditation on energy and order. Artwork Details: Artist: Pablo Palazuelo (1915–2007) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght), 1982 Medium: Silkscreen on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1982 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This special issue of Derriere le Miroir was designed and defined by Aime Maeght in the fall of 1980. He envisioned its publication as a celebration with which artists and writers published since 1946 were to be associated. He also chose Francois Chapon, president of the Reverdy Committee, to write the presentation. This Derriere le Miroir number 250 took the form, after its disappearance on September 5, 1981, of a tribute to Aime Maeght and his wife Marguerite Maeght who died four years earlier. 24 artists agreed to create an original graphic work for this issue which includes the general table of all issues as well as excerpts from texts by 32 writers. Finished printing on June 2, 1982 on the presses of the l'Imprimerie moderne du Lion in Paris. CL examples were printed on velin d'Arches, numbered from I to CL, and some non-commercial examples constituting the original edition. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Pablo Palazuelo (1915–2007) was a Spanish painter and sculptor celebrated for his refined geometric abstraction that fuses mathematics, philosophy, and spirituality into a harmonious visual language. Initially trained in architecture, Palazuelo turned to painting in the 1940s, developing a distinctive style rooted in rhythmic line, spatial balance, and a deep exploration of form and transformation. His work bridges the poetic rigor of geometry with the fluidity of organic growth, creating compositions that appear both constructed and alive. Deeply connected to the evolution of 20th-century modernism, Palazuelo’s art reflects the influence of pioneers such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like him, sought to unite abstraction with intellectual and emotional depth. Over his long career, he exhibited internationally and received major honors including Spain’s National Award for Plastic Arts. His works are represented in prestigious institutions such as the Museo Reina Sofia, the Guggenheim, and the Centre Pompidou, and remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide. The highest price ever paid for a Pablo Palazuelo artwork is approximately $1.38 million USD, achieved in 2021 at Sotheby’s London for Sombra Diáfana (1952). Pablo Palazuelo Sans titre, Pablo Palazuelo lithograph, Palazuelo Derriere le Miroir, Palazuelo Maeght Editeur Paris, Palazuelo Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Palazuelo 1982 edition, Palazuelo abstraction, Palazuelo collectible silkscreen, Palazuelo Spanish modernist, Palazuelo Maeght Paris publication.

Creator:
Pablo Palazuelo (1915 - 2007, Spanish)
Creation Year:
1982
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Medium:
Screen
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216701322

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