Jean Miotte was a French painter known for his lyrical abstract work which channeled introspective thought and athletic movements. Miotte was a part of the Art Informel movement and compared his working style to that of jazz musicians or ballet dancers in its use of free-flowing movements within a structured practice. Born on September 8th, 1926 in Paris, France, the artist studied under Achille-Émile Othon Friesz and Ossip Zadkine in the Montparnasse neighborhood of Paris. He later traveled to New York in 1961 where he met Modern painters Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell, whose work had a major influence on Miotte’s development, notably the incorporation of aggressive gestural forms. Miotte experiments in media ranging from oil to acrylic, gouache, ink, etching, lithography, and collage. His use of black paint on a white or raw surface frequently recalls calligraphy; when color appears, it ranges from primaries to earthy tones. Critics say he is unique among the Informels because he continues to grow, fighting repetition, questioning himself and his form of expression. In the 1990s, he began producing the canvases currently on display, the largest of his career. Today, much of his work is held at the Miotte Foundation, a part of the Chelsea Art Museum in New York, as well as in the collections of the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris, the National Museum of Singapore, the Contemporary Art Museum in Dunkirk, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, among others. Miotte lived between Paris, New York and Fribourg, Switzerland over the last decades of his life. He died on March 1, 2016, in New York.
A vibrant, colorful and energetic abstract composition acrylic painting
By Jean Miotte
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A vibrant and energetic composition that captures Jean Miotte's unmistakable gestural style. Sweeping, expressive brushstrokes move freely across the canvas, creating a dynamic inter...
Canvas, Acrylic
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Etching 1998 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Edition: /40 From La Déchirure Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of artistic age in the decade after World War II when non-figurative gestural abstraction was emerging on both sides of the Atlantic as the contemporary artistic language. The term, "L'Art Informel," was coined by the French critic, Michel Tapi, to connote "without form." The negation of traditional form, a radical break from established notions of order and composition, was particularly suited to a cultural environment born out of the circumstances of post war Europe where abuse of morals and fascist ideology had led to such horror and destruction. While Informel is often regarded as the European equivalent of Abstract Expressionism, it is distinguished from its American counterpart, by a loss of faith in progress and the collective possibilities of an avant garde. Rather the artists who came to be grouped as Informel, Jean Miotte, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Emil Schumacher...
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Signed Etching 1994 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: /60 From Près du mur Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of artistic age i...
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Signed Etching 1994 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: /60 From Près du mur
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: 98/150 Signed and Numbered in pencil Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came ...
Aquatint
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Etching 1998 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Edition: /40 From La Déchirure
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Aquatint Engraving
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Aquatint Engraving Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of artistic age in the decade after World War...
Aquatint
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: 64/99 Signed and Numbered in pencil Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came o...
Aquatint
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Signed Etching 1994 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: /60 From Près du mur
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Signed Etching 1994 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: /60 From Près du mur
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: 64/99 Signed and Numbered in pencil
Aquatint
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Etching 1998 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Edition: /40 From La Déchirure Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of artistic age in the decade after World War II when non-figurative gestural abstraction was emerging on both sides of the Atlantic as the contemporary artistic language. The term, "L'Art Informel," was coined by the French critic, Michel Tapi, to connote "without form." The negation of traditional form, a radical break from established notions of order and composition, was particularly suited to a cultural environment born out of the circumstances of post war Europe where abuse of morals and fascist ideology had led to such horror and destruction. While Informel is often regarded as the European equivalent of Abstract Expressionism, it is distinguished from its American counterpart, by a loss of faith in progress and the collective possibilities of an avant garde. Rather the artists who came to be grouped as Informel, Jean Miotte, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Emil Schumacher...
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Etching 1998 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Edition: /40 From La Déchirure Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of artistic age in the decade after World War II when non-figurative gestural abstraction was emerging on both sides of the Atlantic as the contemporary artistic language. The term, "L'Art Informel," was coined by the French critic, Michel Tapi, to connote "without form." The negation of traditional form, a radical break from established notions of order and composition, was particularly suited to a cultural environment born out of the circumstances of post war Europe where abuse of morals and fascist ideology had led to such horror and destruction. While Informel is often regarded as the European equivalent of Abstract Expressionism, it is distinguished from its American counterpart, by a loss of faith in progress and the collective possibilities of an avant garde. Rather the artists who came to be grouped as Informel, Jean Miotte, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Emil Schumacher...
Etching
Jean Miotte - Constant Eye I - Original Signed Lithograph
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: /66 Hand-Signed in pencil L'Oeil Constant, Vence, Pierre Chave, 2001.
Aquatint
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Etching 1998 Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm Edition: /40 From La Déchirure
Etching
Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 20 x 16 cm Edition: 85/180 Signed and Numbered in pencil Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came of ar...
Lithograph
$7,800
H 45 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Canvas Painting 45x45" The clarity of a shore
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$5,895
H 15.5 in W 13 in
Joan Miro Color Etching, Signed, Abstract Style, 1966, Le Dedans Le Dehors
By Joan Miró
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Joan Miro Title: Le Dedans & Le Dehors Medium: Etching and aquatint on paper Date: 1966 Edition: 16/60 Framed Size: 15 1/2" x 13" Sheet Size: 7 1/2" x 5" Signature: Hand sign...
Etching, Aquatint
$10,295
H 36.13 in W 39.3 in
Sam Francis Abstract Lithograph, Signed, 1992, Untitled Yellow
By Sam Francis
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Sam Francis Title: Untitled Yellow Medium: Etching & aquatint in colors on wove paper Year: 1992 Edition Size: IX/XVIII Sheet Size: 36 1/8" x 39 3/8" Image Size: 23 1/4" ...
Etching, Aquatint
Folsom Street Variation III (Primaries)
By Richard Diebenkorn
Located in New York, NY
Superb color work by American Abstract Expressionist master Richard Diebenkorn, from a limited edition of 60. Signed by Diebenkorn and numbered in pencil. Published by Crown Point ...
Aquatint
Red Sea I
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color aquatint and lift-ground etching and aquatint on Arches Cover paper. Signed and numbered 15/100 by Motherwell. There are 20 artist proofs, number...
Etching, Aquatint
Paroles peintes III: Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Open-bite etching printed in dark, brownish black on fibrous Japan paper 38 x 28 cms (14 7/8 x 11 1/8 ins) Edition of 200 in three numbered segments
Etching
Oiseau Entre deux Astres
By Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color aquatint, etching and carborundum. Signed and numbered 27/75 in pencil by Miro. Printed and published by Maeght, Paris. Catalogue reference: Du...
Color, Etching, Aquatint
Salon de Mai (After) Joan Miro
By Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
This colorful abstract lithographic poster was printed in 1966 at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris to promote an exhibition of Miro's works at the Musee d'Art Moderne De La Ville in Paris. Certificate of Provenance: Each individual work of art carefully curated by Mourlot Editions comes with a Certificate of Provenance, signed, dated, stamped, and numbered by Eric Mourlot...
Lithograph
Cosmic Tango - Abstract Painting
By David Tobey
Located in New York, NY
The painting is unframed, acrylic on canvas. About the Artwork: The cataclysmic dance of cosmic forces. About the Artist: As a visual artist David has been painting and sculpting most of his life. He is also a Julliard trained violinist. David combines his love of music to create a bond between his two passions. His paintings and prints have been featured in many publications such as the New York Times and Art in America. 25 of his paintings are featured in the book “Beyond Faith.” David has had many one man show and group shows in Chelsea, Soho and in Westchester. His paintings of 9/11 “Fallen Angels” was acquired by The George Bush presidential Library. His painting has benefited The Julliard School, the American Cancer Society, The National Scholastic Chess Foundation and the Westchester Philharmonic. Surrealism, Mythical Oil Painting...
Canvas, Acrylic
Senza Titolo III
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
125 x 135.5 cms (49.21 x 53.35 ins) Edition of 76 76 numbered impressions and 14 artist's proofs Fabriano Rosaspina paper Signed in pencil, inscribed 'Bon a tirer'. Published ...
Aquatint, Color, Etching
Mexican Night II
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
44.5 x 44.5 cms (17.5 x 17.5 ins) Edition of 70 Signature:Signed "Motherwell" in pencil lower right Inscriptions:Numbered in pencil lower right; artist's chop mark lower right ...
Color, Etching, Aquatint
Senza Titolo I
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
125.5 x 135.5 cms (49.41 x 53.35 ins) Edition of 58 Signed in pencil, inscribed 'Bon a tirer'. Published by 2RC Edizioni d'Arte, Rome Printed by Vigna Antoniniana, Rome, with t...
Aquatint, Color, Etching
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Aquatint, 1991 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 37/80 125.00 cm. x 88.00 cm. 49.21 in. x 34.65 in. (paper) 98.00 cm. x 66.00 cm. 38.58 in. x 25.98 in. (image) In thi...
Aquatint
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 27/50 76.00 cm. x 56.50 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.24 in. (paper) 76.00 cm. x 56.50 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.24 in. (image) Paper BFK...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA XIII/XX 65.00 cm. x 49.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.29 in. (paper) 65.00 cm. x 49.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.29 in. (image) BFK R...
Lithograph
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H 11.5 in W 8.25 in
Banque De La Cite, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Jean Miotte
By Jean Miotte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Miotte, French (1926 - 2016) - Banque De La Cite, Year: circa 1960, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 326/500, Size: 11.5 x 8.25 in. (29.21 x 20.96 c...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, ca1970 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 37/75 65.00 cm. x 48.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 18.9 in. (paper) 60.00 cm. x 46.00 cm. 23.62 in. x 18.11 in. (image) Arch...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 14/100 A lithograph representative of the "white period" of the French artist, a master of lyrical abstraction. Miotte conc...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Aquatint, 1997 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annoted EA Artist proof 100.00 cm. x 75.00 cm. 39.37 in. x 29.53 in. (paper) 79.00 cm. x 60.00 cm. 31.1 in. x 23.62 in. (image...
Aquatint
Frenzy
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1990 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annoted EA Artist proof 100.00 cm. x 75.00 cm. 39.37 in. x 29.53 in. (paper) 79.00 cm. x 59.00 cm. 31.1 in. x 23.23 in. (image)...
Etching
Colorful Abstract Lithograph by Jean Miotte circa 1970
By Jean Miotte
Located in Long Island City, NY
A striking abstract lithograph by French Abstract Expressionist artist, Jean Miotte (1926 - 2016). The print is hand-signed and numbered 49/75 in pencil.
Lithograph
Composition
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 237/300 BFK Rives vellum paper LCD4367
Lithograph
No title
By Jean Miotte
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic, 1990 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Acrylic on paper mounted on canvas Certificate from Dorothea Keeser (Jean Miotte Foundation, 26.6.2013) LCD4353
Acrylic
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H 75.5 in W 51 in D 1 in
Lyrical Abstraction 4, Very Large Mid Century Original Work on Canvas
By Jean Miotte
Located in Cotignac, FR
Very Large, French, late mid century, unique acrylic and oil on canvas, Lyrical Abstraction, by Jean Miotte. The painting is lightly signed in pencil bottom left and is signed in oil...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic