Victor Vasarely"L’échiquier" by Victor Vasarely 1935
1935
About the Item
- Creator:Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997, French, Hungarian)
- Creation Year:1935
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Saint Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU64635673821
Victor Vasarely
Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.
Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”
Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.
Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Saint Ouen, France
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Lithography of Josep Guinovart - Composition (RRER)By Josep Guinovart BertránLocated in Saint Ouen, FRLithograph by Josep Guinovart - Composition (RRER) 1976 Dimensions: 56 x 76 Edition on Arches paper Hand-signed workCategory
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Joan MIRÓ - Maravillas con variaciones Acrósticas en el jardin de Miro 5By Joan MiróLocated in Saint Ouen, FRJoan MIRÓ - Maravillas con variaciones Acrósticas en el jardin de Miro 5 Original lithograph, signed in the plate Year: 1975 Edition of 1500 copies on Guarro paper. Dimensions of th...Category
1970s Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Maravillas con Variaciones Acrosticas 6By Joan MiróLocated in Saint Ouen, FRMaravillas con Variaciones Acrosticas (one plate) 1975 50 x 36cm On Guarro paper Printed signature From the edition of 1500 Edited and printed by Poligrafa, Barcelona (Spain) Catalog...Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Erwin Bechtold - Margenes 7By Erwin BechtoldLocated in Saint Ouen, FRErwin Bechtold - Margenes 7 Technique: etching on Guarro paper Signed and numbered 2/75 1977 Size of the work : 56 cm x 76 cm Size of the image : 49.5 cm x 68.5 cm Perfect conditio...Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Lithograph - Untitled - 5By Perry OliverLocated in Saint Ouen, FRPerry Oliver Lithograph - Untitled - 5 Lithograph edited and printed by Poligrafa Barcelona in 1999 Signed and numbered 2/50Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Theo Tobiasse - a flower for MordecaiBy Théo TobiasseLocated in Saint Ouen, FRTheo Tobiasse - a flower for Mordecai 1980 65x67cm Carborundum etching in color on paper Signed, dedicated and annotated "H.C" by the artist's hand Som...Category
1980s Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper
- AlchimieBy Julio Le ParcLocated in LILLE, FRSigned and numbered lithograph by Julio Le Parc. This edition has been done in 2018. Item is new, sold by the publisher. Available without frame. Ask for more detail. Technic : Lit...Category
2010s Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper, Lithograph
- FELIPE PANTONE - CHROMADYNA MICAP #4 Op Art Abstract Street Art Black ModernBy Felipe PantoneLocated in Madrid, MadridFelipe Pantone CHROMADYNA MICAP #4 Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Lithograph on paper Edition number: 24/30 Size: 75.5 x 55.5 cm Condition: New, in mint condition and never framed Li...Category
2010s Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper, Lithograph
- Grey Tinted RainbowBy Richard AnuszkiewiczLocated in Santa Fe, NMEdition on hand is HC 2/3. Printed at Graphicstudio in Florida, this combination print by Richard Anuszkiewicz was printed with a set of two other editions in 1991. This work is comp...Category
1990s Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph, Screen
- SquaresBy Jesús Rafael SotoLocated in Miami, FLJesus Rafael Soto "Squares" 1969 Screenprint with collage 21 x 19 Ed 87 of 200 Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005) was a Venezuelan op and kinetic artist, a sculptor and a painter. His wo...Category
1960s Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Oltar-ZoeldBy Victor VasarelyLocated in Miami, FLVictor Vasarely “Oltar-Zoeld” 1985/86 Silkscreen on paper Edition 57 of 295 42 x 68 in Victor Vasarely (9 April 1906 – 15 March 1997), was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely a...Category
20th Century Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Galerie Denise ReneBy Victor VasarelyLocated in Austin, TXScreen print by Victor Vasarely 29 ⅛ x 24 ⅜ inches About the Artist: Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) stands as a pioneering force in the realm of Op Art, heralded for his groundbreakin...Category
20th Century Op Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph