Jean Arp was born Hans Arp on September 16, 1886, in Strasbourg. In 1904, after leaving the École des Arts et Métiers, Strasbourg, he visited Paris and published his poetry for the first time. From 1905–07, Arp studied at the Kunstschule, Weimar and in 1908 went to Paris, where he attended the Académie Julian. In 1909, he moved to Switzerland and in 1911 was a founder of the Moderner Bund group there. The following year, he met Robert and Sonia Delaunay in Paris and Wassily Kandinsky in Munich.
Arp participated in the Erste Deutsche Herbstsalon in 1913 at the gallery Der Sturm, Berlin. After returning to Paris in 1914, he became acquainted with Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, Amedeo Modigliani and Pablo Picasso. In 1915, he moved to Zurich, where he executed collages and tapestries, often in collaboration with his future wife Sophie Taeuber (who became known as Sophie Taeuber-Arp after they married in 1922).
In 1916, Hugo Ball opened the Cabaret Voltaire, which was to become the center of Dada activities in Zurich for a group that included Arp, Marcel Janco, Tristan Tzara, and others. Arp continued his involvement with Dada after moving to Cologne in 1919. In 1922, he participated in the Kongress der Konstruktivisten in Weimar and the Exposition Internationale Dada at Galerie Montaigne in Paris. Soon thereafter, he began contributing to magazines such as Merz, Mécano, De Stijl and later, to La Révolution surréaliste.
Arp’s work appeared in the first exhibition of the Surrealist group at the Galerie Pierre, Paris in 1925. In 1926, he settled in Meudon, France. In 1931, Arp was associated with the Paris based group Abstraction-Création and the periodical transition. Throughout the 1930s and until the end of his life, he continued to write and publish poetry and essays. In 1942, he fled Meudon for Zurich after which he was to make Meudon his primary residence again in 1946. The artist visited New York in 1949 on the occasion of his solo show at Curt Valentin’s Buchholz Gallery. In 1950, he was invited to execute a relief for the Harvard Graduate Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1954, Arp received the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale. A retrospective of his work was held at the Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1958, followed by another at the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris in 1962. Arp died on June 7, 1966, in Basel.
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Jean Arp (1886-1966) - Color screen print on paper - 1953
By Jean Arp
Located in Varese, IT
Color screen print, edited in 1953. Limited edition of 300 copies, numbered as 179/300 in lower left corner. Hand-signed in pencil by artist in lower left corner. Paper size: 65 x 5...
Paper, Screen
Precipice, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Precipice, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.5 x 8.25 inches, Size: 1...
Etching
La Cathedrale est Un Coeur, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - La Cathedrale est Un Coeur, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.5 x 8.25...
Etching
Jean Arp, Sieben Arpaden - Portfolio of 7 Lithographs, Original Prints
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (1886-1966) Arpaden, 1923/1958 Medium: Set of 7 lithographs on paper Dimensions: 38 x 26.5 cm Edition of 180: Not signed, not numbered (as issued) Printed from the original...
Lithograph
Abstract Modern Linocut Print by Jean Arp, 1938, Constellations XXe Siecle No. 4
By Jean Arp
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Jean Arp Title: Constellations Portfolio: XXe Siecle No. 4 Medium: Linocut Date: 1938 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 19 3/4" x 16 3/4" Sheet Size: 12 5/8" x 9 5/8" Signature...
Linocut
Constellation aux cinq formes
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1956 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 125 ex. Publisher : Société suisse des arts graphiques Catalog : [Arntz 333] 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 i...
Lithograph
Heaume, Lithograph by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Heaume, Year: 1952, Medium: Lithograph (unsigned), Edition: 1500, Size: 12.5 x 9.75 in. (31.75 x 24.77 cm), Publisher: Societe Internationale d'Art....
Lithograph
ARP, Jean. Sphere de sable ( RARE LIMITED EDITION), No. 13 of 20 copies .
By Jean Arp
Located in New York, NY
ARP, Jean, poems by Georges HUGNET. Paris; Robert-J. Godet 193. Collection "Pour mes amis" With 35 illustrations integrated with the text (2 full-page), by J. Arp. Small 8vo, [...
Other Medium
Circa 1960 Original poster for the Exhibition of Hans Arp - Dada
By Jean Arp
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful poster, made by Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp, known as Jean Arp ( 1886-1966 ). He is a German painter, sculptor and poet naturalized French. Co-founder of the Dada movement in Zurich in 1916, he was then close to Surrealism. Exposure - Surrealism - Dada Gallery La Hune...
Paper, Lithograph
Qu'est-Ce Que C'est Que Ca, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Qu'est-Ce Que C'est Que Ca, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.2...
Etching
Documenta Geigy Das Unbehagen in der Kunst (Planche VII)
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Wood engraving, 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 187/300 Publisher : Geigy A.G., Bâle, Suisse Catalog : [Arntz 245] 58.50 cm. x 39.50 cm. 23.03 in. x 15.55 in. (...
Engraving
Klipstein & Kornfeld Exhibition, Abstract Lithograph on Poster by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Klipstein & Kornfeld Exhibition, Year: 1959, Medium: Lithograph mounted to Poster, Size: 19.75 x 11.75 in. (50.17 x 29.85 cm), Provenance: From the ...
Lithograph
Poupee, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Poupee, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 12.75 x 9.5 inches, Size: 15 x...
Etching
La Maitre-Cloueur, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - La Maitre-Cloueur, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches, ...
Etching
Une Onde Blanche, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Une Onde Blanche, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 9.5 x 6.75 inches, Si...
Etching
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Jean Arp Limited Edition Serigraph Exhibition Poster, 20th Century
By Jean Arp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This special edition serigraph poster was created for Jean Arp's exhibition at the Denise René Gallery in Paris (1962-1963). It is part of a limited edition of 300, printed on heavy ...
Screen
Jean Arp, Set of 2 Woodcuts, Original Prints from 1958
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (1886-1966) Title 1: Masken Title 2: Es schneit nach oben Year of creation: 1958 Medium: Set of 2 woodcut prints on paper Dimensions: 38 x 27 cm Edition of 180: Not signed, ...
Woodcut
Jean Arp - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Original Etching 1954 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
Jean Arp - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Original Etching 1954 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
Jean Arp, Poupée - Screenprint Collage, Modern Art
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (French-German, 1886-1966) Poupée, around 1970 Medium: Screenprint collage Dimensions: 83 x 62 cm Edition of 150: Numbered and stamped by the artist's estate
Paper, Screen
De la Famille des Étoiles
By Jean Arp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jean Arp, also known as Hans Arp (1886-1966), was an impressive contributor to the avant-garde movement of the 20th century. Arp was active during the crucial years that shaped Europ...
Lithograph
Variable Picture (3 x 7 = 21 Shapes) - French German
By Jean Arp
Located in London, GB
This multiple is hand signed by the artist “J. Arp” in blue ballpoint pen on a label, verso. It is also hand numbered in blue ballpoint pen, from the edition of 100 on a label, verso...
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Jean Arp - Original Lithograph
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Original Lithograph 1962 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Lithograph
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Composition, Feuilles éparses, Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Southampton, NY
Woodcut on vélin cuve de Rives paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Feuilles éparses, 1965. Published and printed by Louis B...
Woodcut
$450
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in
Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue) /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue)" *Issued unsigned Year: 2005 Medium: Original Litho...
Lithograph
$161Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in
Constellation - XXI Century, Contemporary Linocut & Woodcut Print, Abstract
By Maria Stelmaszczyk
Located in Warsaw, PL
MARIA STELMASZCZYK (born in 1983) Studies at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Painting Laboratory of Woodcut Techniques and Artistic Book at the Academy of Fine Arts Władysław Strzemi...
Paper, Linocut, Woodcut
$6,750
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Alexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Rafael, CA
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Albi', 1969 Lithograph in colors Pencil signed lower right Edition 94/100 Sheet: 35.25 x 25 inches In a vintage acrylic box...
Lithograph
$1,183
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in
René Magritte - LES AMANTS Limited Surrealism French Art Contemporary
By (after) René Magritte
Located in Madrid, Madrid
René Magritte - LES AMANTS, 1928 (THE LOVERS) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition: 275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Condition: New, in mint condition and never f...
Paper, Lithograph
$22,000Sale Price|21% Off
H 37.5 in W 37 in
Blue/Red-Orange /// Ellsworth Kelly Contemporary Abstract Geometric Minimalism
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: “Blue/Red-Orange” Portfolio: (Related to the Series of Ten Lithographs) *Signed by Kelly in pencil lower right Year: 1972 Medium:...
Plexiglass, Lithograph
$58Sale Price|24% Off
H 9 in W 8.25 in
Untitled (XX) (Abstract, Red, Grey) (25% OFF LIST PRICE)
By Barbara Keidel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Barbara Keidel Untitled (XX) (Abstract, Red, Grey) Linocut 1996 Edition: 3 Numbered and dated by hand in pencil Size: 9 x 8.25 inches (22.86 x 20.95 cm) COA provided Tags: Abstr...
Linocut
untitled
By Richard Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Lithograph printed in two blacks published in an edition of 43.
Lithograph
Untitled (Surrealist Composiition)
By Julio de Diego
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Surrealist Composiition) Lithograph with hand coloring, 1945 Signed and dated lower right (see photo) Numbered 10/12 lower left (see photo) fragment from 6X litho In 1945, ...
Lithograph
$9,000
H 32 in W 37 in
"Untitled" Donald Judd, Black and White, Stripes, Minimalist, Abstract Art
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Donald Judd Untitled, 1980 Signed "Judd" in pencil lower right margin and numbered Aquatint on etching paper Image 24 1/4 x 29 1/4 inches Sheet 29 1/8 x 34 inches Edition 29/150 Pro...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Sky Bird, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inche...
Lithograph
untitled
By Richard Hunt
Located in New York, NY
untitled lithograph drawn in 2022 and published in an edition of 43. Measuring 36 by 25 inches, the work is designated number 9 of 43 lower left and signed in pencil "R Hunt...
Lithograph
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
Friendship, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Title: Friendship, Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Size: 20 x 26 inc...
Lithograph
A Travers Les Myrtes du Reve, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - A Travers Les Myrtes du Reve, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 13 x 9.5 ...
Etching
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H 30.12 in W 22.05 in
Jean Arp, Rot Gelb - Original Lithograph from 1966, Abstract Print
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (German-French, 19886-1966) Rot Gelb, 1966 Medium: Lithograph on wove paper Dimensions: 76.5 x 56 cm Edition of 300: Numbered and stamped by the artist's estate Publisher: H...
Lithograph
La Cueillette, Woodcut by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - La Cueillette, Year: 1965, Medium: Woodcut on Rives (unsigned), Image Size: 14.25 x 10.5 inches, Size: 22 x 14.75 in. (55.88 x 37.47 cm), Publisher:...
Woodcut
Formen im Kreis (Carte de Voeux), Woodcut by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Formen im Kreis (Carte de Voeux), Year: 1963, Medium: Woodcut, signed 'Broder', Image Size: 4.5 x 4.5 inches, Size: 6.5 x 7 in. (16.51 x 17.78 cm), ...
Woodcut
Arthur Rimbaud, Woodcut by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Arthur Rimbaud, Year: 1962, Medium: Woodcut on Arches (unsigned), Image Size: 7.75 x 6 inches, Size: 22 x 16.75 in. (55.88 x 42.55 cm), Reference: A...
Woodcut
No title
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 77/160 46.80 cm. x 48.80 cm. 18.43 in. x 19.21 in. (paper) 41.00 cm. x 41.00 cm. 16.14 in. x 16.14 in. (image) Certificat...
Lithograph
"Le Soleil Recercle"
By Jean Arp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern Color Woodcut, entitled "Le Soleil Recercle", was realized by the legendary French/German Surrealist artist Jean Arp circa 1...
Woodcut
Soleil recerclé
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Wood engraving, 1966 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/60 Publisher : Louis Broder (Paris) 54.50 cm. x 43.50 cm. 21.46 in. x 17.13 in. (paper) 31.60 cm. x 31.60 cm. ...
Wood, Engraving
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H 20.5 in W 18.25 in D 0.5 in
"Maske", Mid Century Modern Limited Edition Abstract Woodcut, Hand Signed
By Jean Arp
Located in Soquel, CA
Original limited edition hand signed bi-color abstract woodcut print by Jean (Hans) Arp (French/Swiss, 1886/87 - 1966), 1958. This mid century modern abstract geometric in bold yello...
Paper, Woodcut
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Blue Composition - Original Screen Print by Jean Arp - 1970s
By Jean Arp
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition is an original color screen print realized by the famous artist Jean Arp during the 1970s. Not signed and not numbered. Good conditions Signed on plate on the low...
Screen
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H 12.21 in W 8.86 in D 0.04 in
Black Composition (Idol) - Original Screen Print by Jean Hans Arp - 1970s
By Jean Arp
Located in Roma, IT
Black Composition (Idol) is an original color green print realized by the famous artist Jean Hans Arp during the 1970s. Good conditions Signed on plate on the lower left. Artist's ...
Screen
Jean Arp - Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Composition - Original Etching 1938 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching