Arman Drawings

French, 1928-2005

Arman was born in Nice, France, in 1928, and showed a talent for painting and drawing as a child. He studied at the the Ecole Nationale des Art Décoratifs in Nice followed by studies at the École du Louvre in Paris. In his early years he focused on abstract paintings. Then, in 1957, he became interested in common objects as works of art. He first did what came to be called his "allures d"objet" (object impressions), where he would dip an object into paint and press it on canvas thus leaving the object's shadow or impression. Then he decided the object itself was worth paying attention to and started to treat them in his own way. His intention was to remove the material purpose of an object so that its only remaining function was to "feed the mind" as a work of art. What better way to achieve that result than by breaking, slicing or even burning objects such as violins, telephones, typewriters or even whole cars? He also made objects useless by accumulating them, such as 2,000 wristwatches in a Plexiglass box that all kept different time. Once emotionally detached from the circumstances associated with a broken object, the viewer could grow to appreciate its abstract beauty; so, in a sense, Arman was literally teaching that things one never thought could be regarded as attractive could indeed turn out to be so. Through this achievement, Arman gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century. His work can be found in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arman’s work has also been exhibited in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide including the Musée D’Art Contemporain in Tehran, Iran; the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Musée Des Arts Decoratifs and Opéra De Paris in France; the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art in California; and the Museum of Arts and Design and the Guggenheim in New York He died in 2005 in New York.

Creator: Arman

Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label

$6,000

Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label

By Arman

Located in Sharon, CT

An early drawing by the famous French/American Pop/New Realist artist. Combining two of the artists motifs- paint tubes and multiplicity. A period 'Pop' work retains an Andrew Crispo...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Arman Drawings

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Paper

Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg

$12,000

H 22 in W 18 in D 1 in

Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-) Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway Year: 1963 Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper: Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame Mark: upper lef...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Arman Drawings

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Paper

Italian Academy Drawing

$2,700

H 24 in W 32 in D 1 in

Italian Academy Drawing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

charcoal nude study

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Crayon

Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956

$1,800

H 23.5 in W 18 in D 0.001 in

Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956

By Robert Freiman

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant, expressive, black ink drawing by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1956. Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Arman Drawings

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Ink, Paper

Three Framed Drawings by Paul Chidlaw

$1,400 / set

H 11 in W 9 in D 0.75 in

Three Framed Drawings by Paul Chidlaw

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of three framed gestural drawings by Paul Chidlaw (1900-1989) depicting flocks of birds rendered in black ink on paper. Paul Chidlaw was an earl...

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20th Century American Modern Arman Drawings

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Paper

Carl Sammons '1883-1968'

$2,400

H 9.5 in W 13 in D 1 in

Carl Sammons '1883-1968'

By Carl Sammons

Located in Houston, TX

Considered one of the early "California Impressionists," Carl Sammons is known for plein air landscapes that featured the flowering plants native to the coasts, mountains, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Arman Drawings

'New Objectivity' Drawing, Woman with Veil by Beeldens

$1,500

H 29 in W 21 in D 0.1 in

'New Objectivity' Drawing, Woman with Veil by Beeldens

By Beeldens

Located in New York, NY

Drawing by Beeldens, Belgium, circa 1935. References: Modern and Contemporary Art, New Objectivity, Neue Sachlichkeit.

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1930s Belgian Modern Vintage Arman Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Lithograph by Ben Shahn, 1968

$2,400

H 30.25 in W 28.25 in

Lithograph by Ben Shahn, 1968

Located in Sagaponack, NY

"Birds Over The City"

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arman Drawings

Previously Available Items

Arman 'French' Drawing "Orange Goes" 1968 Drawing

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H 23.75 in W 19.26 in D 1.19 in

Arman 'French' Drawing "Orange Goes" 1968 Drawing

By Arman

Located in Sharon, CT

An early drawing by the famous French/American Pop/New Realist artist. Combining two of the artists motifs- paint tubes and multiplicity. A period 'Pop' work retains an Andrew Crispo...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Arman Drawings

Arman drawings for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman drawings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman drawings, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original drawings by Arman were created in the modern style in france during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider drawings by and Henri Matisse. Prices for Arman drawings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $20,000 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,000.

Questions About Arman Drawings

Where did Arman Fernandez work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arman Fernandez worked at the Bushido Kai Judo Club in Madrid, Spain, and served as a medical orderly for the French Army during the Indo-China War before becoming an artist. You'll find a variety of Arman Fernandez art on 1stDibs.

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