Contemporary Abstract Prints
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
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Style: Contemporary
Period: 1970s
Letter D - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter D by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state o...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Red Composition - Oil on Canvas by Marcello Avenali - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Red Composition is an original oil on canvas realized by Marcello Avenali during the 1970's.
Hand-signed and titled Composizione in rosso on the back.
Artwork exhibited on the occa...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Z from Alphabet series is an original lithograph realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, 99 prints.
The state of preservation is very good.
The ar...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Letter G - Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Limited edition of 99 prints, numbered and hand signed.
Rafael Alberti (El Puerto de Santa Maria 1902 – El Puerto de Santa Maria 1999)
A Spanish poet born in Puerto de Santa Maria ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Letter J - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter J by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right margin.
Artist's proof (B...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter T - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter T is a beautiful original black and white lithograph on heavy paper, realized by the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti (Puerto de Santa Maria,1902 – 1999) in 1972.
From "Il Lirismo...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Letter Z - Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Z by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, 99 prints
The state of preservation ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Calumny - Original Mixed Media by Shu Takahashi - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original chalcography and serigraph by Shu Takahashi.
This is an edition of 100 prints hand signed and numbered by the Artist.
Shu Takahashi was born in Hiroshima in 1930. In 1950 ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Letter Z - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter Z" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 52/99 prints
The...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Orange Curiosity - Original Mixed Media by Shu Takahashi - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Original chalcography and serigraph by Shu Takahashi. This is an edition of 75 prints hand signed and numbered by the Artist. In good conditions.
Shu Takahashi was born in Hiroshim...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Letter I - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter I by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state of...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter Y - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Y by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state o...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter V - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter V by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state o...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter S - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter S by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state of...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter X - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter X by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state of...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter V - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Limited edition of 99 prints, numbered and hand signed.
Rafael Alberti (El Puerto de Santa Maria 1902 – El Puerto de Santa Maria 1999)
A Spanish poet born in Puerto de Santa Maria ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Letter N Blue - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Blue" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 44/99 prints...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Violet - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Violet" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of XVIII/XX p...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N - Variation - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Blue" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 86/99 prints...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N - Variation - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 36/99 prints
The...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N - Variation - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 12/99 prints
Th...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Blue - Original Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter N Blue by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 53/99 prints
The st...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Composition - Lithograph by Piero Dorazio - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an original lithograph realized by Piero Dorazio in 1972.
Hand-signed and dated in pencil on the lower right. Edition 106 of 200 prints.
Colorful abstract compositi...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Letter Orange - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Orange" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of V/XX print...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N - Variation - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of VII/XX prints
T...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Ochre Composition - creen Print by Luigi Montanarini - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Ochre Composition is an original artwork realized by Luigi Montanarini in the 1970s.
Original colored serigraph on paper. Hand signed by the artist on the lower left. Numbered on lo...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Letter N - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter N by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints
The state o...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Violet and Yellow - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Violet" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 11/99 prin...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Orange - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter N Orange by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 10/99 prints
The ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Yellow - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Yellow by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 10/99 print...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N - Variation - Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 52/99 prints
The...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Letter N Red - Original Hand-Colored Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Letter Letter N Red" by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972.
Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 50/99 prints
...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Man in Pink - Screen Print by Fritz Baumgartner - 1970 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 90 pieces plus some Artist's Proofs.
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Pink and Yellow Composition - Tempera by P. Consagra - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Pink and Yellow Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the abstract artist Pietro Consagra in 1973.
Tempera and nitro on hardboard.
Hand-signed on the lower ri...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Tempera
Undefined - Etching by L. Del Pezzo - 1976/78
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 44 x 60 cm.
Hand signed, from the series "Decalogue".
Artist's proof
Lucio Del Pezzo is an Italian painter and sculptor. He was among the founders of the neo-sur...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Abstract Turtle - Etching by Henry Goetz - 1970s
By Henri Goetz
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Turtle is an original artwork realized by Henry Goetz in the 1970s.
Colore etching on paper.
The print is hand-signed in pencil on the lower rig...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Ancient Images, color lithograph, by Dan Namingha, Hopi Kachinas, katsina, blue
By Dan Namingha
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Ancient Images, color lithograph by Dan Namingha, Hopi Kachinas, katsina, blue
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Woman in Yellow - Original Screen Print by Fritz Baumgartner - 1970 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 90 pieces plus some Artist's Proofs.
Excellent conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Untitled - Lithograph by Antoni Tapies - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
This original artwork by Antoni Tàpies is one of the 10 colored lithographs of the “Berlin Suite”.
Tàpies realized this portfolio in 1974, each lithograph is on Arches wove paper.
...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Untitled - Original Lithograph by Antoni Tapies - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
This original artwork by Antoni Tàpies is one of the 10 colored lithographs of the “Berlin Suite”.
Tàpies realized this portfolio in 1974, each lithograph is on Arches wove paper.
...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Composition - Mixed Media by Shu Takahashi - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a wonderful abstract chalcography and serigraphy realized by the brilliant artist Shu Takahashi in 1973.
It is a hand-signed edition of 25 pieces. Slight foxing.
Shu...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled - Lithograph by Antoni Tapies - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
This original artwork by Antoni Tàpies is one of the 10 coloured lithographs of the “Berlin Suite”.
Tàpies realized this portfolio in 1974, each lithograph is on Arches wove paper.
...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Letter K - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered by artist with pencil.
Edition of 99 prints plus 20 Artist's Proofs in Roman Numbers.
Hand colored.
Very Good conditions.
Alberti Rafael...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Una Perla - Screen Print on Acetate by E. Pouchard - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Una Perla is a color silk-screen print on acetates, realized in 1973 by the artist Ennio Pouchard (1928).
Signed on plate on lower right.
From the porfolio "Diecicomeleditadidueman...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Red and Blue - Original Lithograph by P. Consagra - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 90 pieces.
Very good conditions.
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Orange Abstract - Lithograph by G. Raimondi - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Artist's Proof. Hand signed.
Very good conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled - Lithograph by Antoni Tapies - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
This original artwork by Antoni Tàpies is one of the 10 coloured lithographs of the “Berlin Suite”.
Tàpies realized this portfolio in 1974, each lithograph is on Arches wove paper.
...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Fluire con te - Screen Print on Acetate by E. Pouchard - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Fluire con te is a color silk-screen print on acetates, realized in 1973 by the artist Ennio Pouchard (1928).
Signed on plate on lower right.
From the porfolio "Diecicomeleditadidu...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Letter T - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Limited edition of 99 prints, numbered and hand signed.
Rafael Alberti (El Puerto de Santa Maria 1902 – El Puerto de Santa Maria 1999)
A Spanish poet born in Puerto de Santa Maria ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Decalogue N° 8 - Etching by L. Del Pezzo - 1976/78
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 64 x 44 cm.
Decalogue n. 8 is an original color etching, realized between 1976-78 by the Italian artist Lucio Del Pezzo.
Signed in pencil on lower right margin. ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Etching
La Prima Estate - Screen Print on Acetate by E. Pouchard - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
La Prima Estate is a color silk-screen print on acetates, realized in 1973 by the artist Ennio Pouchard (1928).
Signed on plate on lower right.
From the por...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
The Drop - Screen Print by Plinio Mesciulam - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Drop is an original print realized by Plinio Mesciulam in the 1970s.
Colored serigraph. Good conditions, except for some little folds along corners.
The artwork is hand-signed ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Western Accumulation, Abstract Screenprint by Arman
By Arman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Arman, French (1929 - 2005)
Title: Western Accumulation
Year: 1979
Medium: Silkscreen on Arches Paper, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 150, AP 30
Size: 30 in. x ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Screen
Partner - Original Mixed Media by Shu Takahashi - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Original chalcography and serigraph by Shu Takahashi.
This is an edition of 75 prints hand signed and numbered by the Artist.
Shu Takahashi was born in Hiroshima in 1930. In 1950 h...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Letter D - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Limited edition of 99 prints, numbered and hand signed.
Rafael Alberti (El Puerto de Santa Maria 1902 – El Puerto de Santa Maria 1999)
A Spanish poet born in Puerto de Santa Maria ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Signal Block - Original Lithograph by Mario Persico . 1970 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 130 pieces of which 100 in Arab numbers and 30 in Roman numbers.
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Argilla Compatta - Screen Print on Acetate by E. Pouchard
Located in Roma, IT
Argilla Compatta is a color silk-screen print on acetates, realized in 1973 by the artist Ennio Pouchard (1928).
Original Title:Hai penetrato l'Argilla Compatta
Signed on plate on ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Screen
White and Red - Lithograph by Carmen Morales - 1970 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 100 pieces plus 30 pieces in Roman numbers and some artist's proofs.
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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