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Asger Jorn Art

Danish, 1914-1973

Asger Jorn was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist and author. He was the co-founder of the avant-garde movement CoBra, alongside Karel Appel. Jorn was a painter, but also a printmaker and realized lithographs and etchings. From 1937–42, he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. His first American solo exhibition was at the Lefebre Gallery in 1962. In 1964, Jorn was awarded a Guggenheim Award, including a generous cash prize, by an international jury assembled by Lawrence Alloway. During his artistic career, Jorn produced over 2,500 paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, artist's books, collages, décollages and collaborative tapestries. Jorn died in Aarhus, Denmark, on 1st May 1973.

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Artist: Asger Jorn
Huge Scandinavian Abstract Wool Tapestry Art Rug Asger Jorn Cobra Artist Denmark
Huge Scandinavian Abstract Wool Tapestry Art Rug Asger Jorn Cobra Artist Denmark

Huge Scandinavian Abstract Wool Tapestry Art Rug Asger Jorn Cobra Artist Denmark

By Asger Jorn

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Asger Jorn (1914-1973) Ege Axminster, Denmark. Danish Tapestry Rug Art-Line Etiquette de l'éditeur Ege Axminster (Danemark) titrée au revers. Les Emigrants 132 x 98 inches, Pure ...

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Asger Jorn 1978 Original Unused Vintage Exhibition Lithograph Poster Galerie

Asger Jorn 1978 Original Unused Vintage Exhibition Lithograph Poster Galerie

By Asger Jorn

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Asger Jorn (Denmark, 1914-1973) Jorn. Galleri Flindt, 1978 lithograph on paper 27.6 x 19.3 in. (70 x 49 cm.) Excellent condition, unframed Ref: JOR100-201 A humanist in the broadest...

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1970s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Asger Jorn - "Von Kopf bis Fuss" (1967) numbered and signed in pencil
Asger Jorn - "Von Kopf bis Fuss" (1967) numbered and signed in pencil

Asger Jorn - "Von Kopf bis Fuss" (1967) numbered and signed in pencil

By Asger Jorn

Located in Milano, MI

ASGER JORN (Jutland 1914-1973 Aarhus) From head to toe. 1966/67. lithograph numbered 10/75, signed lower right: Jorn. Paper size 90 x 63 cm Published and printed by Erker-Presse, ...

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1960s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - OHNE TITEL - Color lithograph on paper - 1970
Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - OHNE TITEL - Color lithograph on paper - 1970

Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - OHNE TITEL - Color lithograph on paper - 1970

By Asger Jorn

Located in Varese, IT

Color lithograph on paper, edited in 1970. Limited edition, numbered XIX/XXV in lower left corner. Hand signed by artist in pencil in the lower right corner. Paper size: 43.8 x 37.8 ...

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1970s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Jubilation Larmoyennageuse - Lithograph by Asger Jorn - 1969
Jubilation Larmoyennageuse - Lithograph by Asger Jorn - 1969

Jubilation Larmoyennageuse - Lithograph by Asger Jorn - 1969

By Asger Jorn

Located in Roma, IT

Rare lithograph on wove paper realized by Jorn in 1969. Hand signed and dated in pencil lower right. Edition of 87/300. Printed by Clot, Bramsen et Georges Paris. Ref. Cat. Graphi...

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1960s Modern Asger Jorn Art

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Asger Jorn - Von Kopf bis Fuss  10/75 - 1967
Asger Jorn - Von Kopf bis Fuss  10/75 - 1967

Asger Jorn - Von Kopf bis Fuss 10/75 - 1967

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"From Head to Toe" belongs to the late graphic series that represent the high point of his graphic work. He impressively demonstrates his talent in dealing with colour and impressive...

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1960s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Composition
Composition

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By Asger Jorn

Located in OPOLE, PL

Asger Jorn (1914-1973) - Composition Lithograph from 1966. Edition 28/75. Dimensions of work: 73.5 x 53.5 cm Printed by Erker Presse, St. Gallen. The work is in Excellent condit...

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Stabisme Pastoral
Stabisme Pastoral

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Located in OPOLE, PL

Asger Jorn (1914-1973) - Stabisme Pastoral Lithograph from 1968. Edition 133/150 Dimensions of work: 45 x 32 cm Printed by Clot, Bramsen and Georges, Paris The work is in Excell...

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Asger Jorn (1914-1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969
Asger Jorn (1914-1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969

Asger Jorn (1914-1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969

By Asger Jorn

Located in Varese, IT

Coloured lithograph on paper, edited in 1969. Limited edition of 125, numbered 10/125 in lower left corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper size: 56,5 x 45 cm Excellent conditions, directly from ''El circulo de piedra...

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Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969
Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969

Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1969

By Asger Jorn

Located in Varese, IT

Coloured lithograph on paper, edited in 1969. Limited edition of 125, numbered 10/125 in lower left corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper size: 56,5 x 45 ...

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1960s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Color Serigraph on paper - 1970
Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Color Serigraph on paper - 1970

Asger Jorn (1914–1973) - Color Serigraph on paper - 1970

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Located in Varese, IT

Serigraph on paper, edited in 1970 Limited edition of 150 copies with signature in the lower right corner and dedication in the lower left corner Hand signed in pencil by artist Pla...

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1970s Abstract Asger Jorn Art

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Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1967 by Clot, Bramsen et Georges and issued in an edition of 2500 for "Les Temps Situationistes" (The Situationist Times -- a radical...

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