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Roberto Matta Art

Chilean, 1911-2002

“The function of art,” the Surrealist Roberto Matta once stated, “is to unveil the enormous economic, cultural and emotional forces that materially interact in our lives and that constitute the real space in which we live.” In his paintings, Matta sought to expose those forces through the Surrealist practice of automatism, creating work in a free-associative state intended to conjure the unconscious.

After studying architecture in his native Chile, Matta, then 22, chose to pursue the field in Paris, where he mingled with stars of the avant-garde like Gertrude Stein, Salvador Dalí and Walter Gropius. In the late 1930s, he abandoned Paris, together with his job at Le Corbusier’s studio and (for a time) his career, for modern art’s new epicenter, New York City. There, he became a colleague of art legends like Marcel Duchamp and Arshile Gorky.

Although celebrated primarily for his work as a painter, Matta was an equally talented furniture designer. His furniture pieces, like his artworks, are the stuff of dreams. The back of his totem chair, for example, is composed of smiling, cartoonish creatures stacked on top of each other. In his MAgriTTA armchair, the top half of a plush green apple sticks out of large black bowler in homage to its namesake, the Belgian Surrealist René Magritte.

But perhaps the piece that most truly embodies his artistic philosophy is his 1966 Mallite modular system: a collection of spongy, undulating sofas and lounges that can be fitted together to form a puzzle-like room divider. The work, an original edition of which is in MoMA’s permanent collection, has in recent decades been a hard-to-find collectors’ item — until 2019, when Italian design brand Paradisoterrestre issued a reedition, available through Duplex.

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Artist: Roberto Matta
Porol-Vua, Signed Surrealist Lithograph by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) Title: Porol-Vua Year: 1978 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 97/100 Image Size: 20 x 28.5 inches Size: 22 x 29....
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

La Guerre (The War)
By Roberto Matta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Roberto Matta La Guerre (The War) 1970 19 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. Numbered from the Rare Limited Edition of 150 Original Lithograph in Colors on Paper Hand signed
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1970s Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Roberto Matta (1911-2002) - Colored crayons and graphite on paper - 1965
By Roberto Matta
Located in Varese, IT
Debloquer les puissances de l’avideur (Unlocking the powers of greed) Colored crayons and graphite on paper, 1965. Unique work. Very good conditions. Title of work written in pencil...
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1960s Abstract Roberto Matta Art

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Paper

FOG, GOG, AND MAGOG
By Roberto Matta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROBERTO MATTA (1911-2002) FOG, GOG, AND MAGOG 1971 Color lithograph. Plate 1 from “Fog Gog, and Magog” 1971. Signed in pencil and numbered. This work is number 92 from the edition o...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

MATTA - 10 EROTIC ETCHINGS - New School Portfolio
By Roberto Matta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROBERTO MATTA (Chilean 1911- 2002) NEW SCHOOL PORTFOLIO (1943-5) (Sabatier 1-7, 4 prints not recorded by Sabatier) Portfolio with complete set of 10 etch...
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1940s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

DRIOTE LIBEREES
By Roberto Matta
Located in Wilton, CT
Roberto Antonio (Echaurren) Matta (1911 - 2002) "Driote Liberees" Etching & Aquatint on Japon Nacré Paper. Signed in pencil and numbered 73/100. Published and printed by Georges Visat...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

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The Eld of The World
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: The Eld of The World Medium: Color Etching and Carborundum on Handmade Paper Signed: Hand Signed Edition Number: 81/125 Measurements: 47.12" x 40" F...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

De trace de pas de trace de…
By Roberto Matta
Located in Fairlawn, OH
De trace de pas de trace de… Color etching with aquatint, 1966 From: Monsour and Matta, Les Damnations, 1966 (11 plates, this one of 7 hors text images) Edition: 85 portfolios in the...
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1960s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Centre Noeuds - Portfolio of Ten Lithographs
By Roberto Matta
Located in New York, NY
Centre Noeuds (Centre Knots) Portfolio, 1974 Hand-Signed Etching, aquatint in colors/Arches paper, with title page, colophon and poem by Antonin Artaud. In-portfolio 14 x 10 1/2 in E...
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1970s Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Espace de l'Espece, Surrealist Lithograph by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
This lithograph was created by Chilean artist Roberto Matta. Matta creates new dimensions in a blend of organic and cosmic lifeforms in a biomorphic style. He was one of the first ar...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Nymphee, Surrealist Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Nymphee" is a colorful Roberto Matta etching from his Requiem pour la Fin des Temps suite. The print is signed and numbered (44/100) in pencil w...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Matta.Entretiens... - Rare Book illustrated by Roberto Matta - 1987
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
G. Ferrari, Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944 , First Edition, Sistan, London 1987. In this book, there is an original lithograph by Matta, hand-signed and n...
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1980s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Paper

Roberto Matta FOG GOG MAGOG PLANCHE 6 Lithograph
By Roberto Matta
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911-2002) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind stamp; ed. 94/100; 1971 Materials: lithograph on Arches paper Dimensions (H, W, D):...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Driote Liberees
By Roberto Matta
Located in Miami, FL
Roberto Matta Title: DROITES LIBÉRÉES, 1971 Aquatint on Japan paper Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 13/100 43 x 32 cm Published by : Editions Georges Visat Printed by : Atelie...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Cosmicstrip I, Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cosmicstrip I by Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002) Date: 1959 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 21/50 Image Size: 14.75 x 19.25 inches Frame Size: 23.75 x 28 inches ...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Attire le gai venin (Une Saison en Enfer)Season in Hell
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: Attire le gai venin (Une Saison en Enfer)Season in Hell Medium: Original Etching & Acquatint on Arches Paper Signed: Hand Signed Edition Number: 92/10...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Untitled
By Roberto Matta
Located in Miami, FL
Roberto Matta Untitled, 1982 Lithograph 20 x 15 in Ed. 65 / 100 Perfect Condition
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1980s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Original poster of Roberto Matta - May 68 : Disciples occupy the discipline
By Roberto Matta
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster of Roberto Matta created in May 68, with the slogan: Disciples occupy the discipline. For a revolutionary discipline. Born on November 11, ...
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1960s Roberto Matta Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

La Dulce Aqua Vita (large signed carborundum etching on hand made paper)
By Roberto Matta
Located in Aventura, FL
Carborundum etching on hand made paper. Hand signed lower front by Roberto Matta. Edition 111/125. Published by Nordstamp. Artwork is in overall excellent condition. Certificate...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Roberto Matta Art

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Paper, Etching

Cosmicstrip III, Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cosmicstrip III by Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002) Date: 1959 Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 21/50 Image Size: 14.75 x 19.25 inches Frame Size: 23.75 x 28 inche...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Comique Trippe XVI, Surrealist Lithograph by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Comique Trippe XVI by Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002) Date: 1974 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 56/60 Image Size: 12.25 x 17.25 inches Size: 16.25 x 20.5 in....
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

La Danse de la Mort, Suite of 8 Aquatint Etchings by Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) Title: La Danse de la Mort - Planche 1-8 Year: 1972 Medium: Suite of 8 Aquatint Etchings, Each Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 41/...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Totem, Surrealist Lithograph with Hand-Coloring by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) - Totem, Year: 1955-56, Medium: Lithograph with Hand-Coloring, Image Size: 25.5 x 18 inches, Size: 26 x 18.75 in. (66.04 x 47.63 cm), Frame S...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

original lithograph
By Roberto Matta
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris by Mourlot and published by Pierre à Feu and Maeght Editeur for the Marcel Duchamp / André Breton project Surréalisme en 1947. Issued in...
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1940s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #9
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #9, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Aquatint

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

La Une a L'h Pile (Head to Head), Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early large-scale work by Chilean artist Roberto Matta. In this black-and-white surrealist piece, various figures can be seen in various acts. Signed and numbered in pencil. This edition is not from the Arabic numbered edition of 40. La Une a L’h Pile (Head to...
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1960s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Surrealist Figure in Space-scape, Surrealist Wax Crayon Drawing by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 -2002) - Surrealist Figure in Space-scape, Year: 1956, Medium: Wax Crayon on paper, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Frame Size: 20.5 x 18 inches...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Wax Crayon

Droites Liberees II, Abstract Expressionist Etching & Aquatint by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) - Droites Liberees II, Year: 1971, Medium: Etching and Aquatint on Japon, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 73/100, Image Size: 8.5 x 6...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

"T'ou't se tient" original lithograph
By Roberto Matta
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Issued in 1975 for XXe Siecle (issue no. 45), published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Sheet size 12 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches (310 x 240mm). Not signed.
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

12 AM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) Title: 12 AM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures Year: 1975 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 51/125, XXXIII Imag...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Les Manifestes du Surrealisme, Surrealist Two Etchings by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 -2002) - Les Manifestes du Surrealisme Diptych, Year: 1946, Medium: Two Etchings, titled in the plate, Edition: 58, Image Size: 5.5 x 4 inches, Size:...
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1940s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Composition (Sabatier 393), Centre Noeuds, Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper Size: 23.875 x 17.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 38/125, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Centre Noeuds, 1974. Published by ...
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1970s Modern Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

1980 exhibition poster by Roberto Matta for the Galerie Samy Kinge
By Roberto Matta
Located in PARIS, FR
This 1980 exhibition poster, designed by the legendary Chilean artist Roberto Matta for the Galerie Samy Kinge, is a striking representation of his unique artistic vision. Known for ...
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1980s Roberto Matta Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

4 AM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures, Abstract Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) Title: 4 AM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures Year: 1975 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: XXXI/XXXIII Image Si...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

La Dulce Aqua Vita
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: La Dulce Aqua Vita Medium: Carborundum etching on handmade paper Signed: Hand Signed Size: 41 x 48 Inches Framed: 51 x 58 Inches Edition: 23/125 Year: 20...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Tout se Tient - Lithograph by R.S. Matta - 1975
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
T'ou't  se tient is an Artwork realized in 1975, by Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren (Santiago, Chile, 1911 - Civitavecchia, Italy, 2002). Colored Lithograph on paper. The ...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

L'ergofrage (Naufrage du Titanic), Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: L'ergofrage (Naufrage du Titanic) from Hom'mere III - L'Ergonaute Date: 1976-77 Medium: Aquatint etching on Japon, signed and numbered in pencil Edition...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Max Clarac-Serou vous presente ses meilleurs voeux, Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) - Max Clarac-Serou vous presente ses meilleurs voeux, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on laid paper, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 7/50, ...
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1960s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Etching

Rare Vintage Exhibition Leaflet - R.S. Matta - Galerie di Dragon - 1958
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
Exhibition Leaflet is an original rare vintage catalogue by the Chilean artist Roberto Sebastián Matta (1911-2002). This color artwork is the rare exhibition leaflet realized in occ...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Paper

Sans Titre Drawing on print, Hand Colored
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: Sans Titre Drawing on Print, Hand Colored Medium: Drawing on Print with Hand Coloring Signed: Hand Signed Measurements: 11.8" x 16.5" Framed: 22.5" x...
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1990s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Paper

Felicor, Terracotta Wall Sculpture by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Felicor by Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002) Terracotta Wall Plaque, signature inscribed, numbered in ink Edition of 49/150 Size: 15 x 12.75 x 2.25 in. (38.1 x 32.39 x 5.72 cm) Fram...
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1980s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Terracotta

Tout se Tient - Lithograph by R.S. Matta - 1975
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
T'ou't se tient is a print realized by the Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta (1911-2002). This color lithograph on wove paper, was edited by the French magazine "XXe Siécle",...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #6
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #6 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Aquatint

"Centre Noeuds" planche #3
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #3 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Aquatint

Untitled - Early Surrealist Pencil Drawing by Roberto Matta - 1950s
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
Surrealist Drawing is an exceptional pencil drawing by the artist Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, who signed on the lower right of the paper “Matta”. The artwork is in ver...
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1950s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Pencil

1975 Roberto Matta 'T'ou't se tient' Contemporary France Lithograph
By Roberto Matta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 12.25 x 9.5 inches ( 31.115 x 24.13 cm ) Image Size: 12.25 x 9.5 inches ( 31.115 x 24.13 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Addi...
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1970s Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

Ça A by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta Medium: Lithograph, E.A. Signed, Edition of 100, 1976 Dimensions: 22 x 30 in, 55.9 x 76.2 cm
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1970s Roberto Matta Art

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Lithograph

6AM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures
By Roberto Matta
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Matta, Roberto Title: 6AM from L’Arc Obscur des Heures Series: The Obscure Arc of the Hours (Suite of 10) Date: 1975 Medium: Engraving Unframed Dimensions: 25 x 36 Fram...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Art

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Color, Engraving

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    In art, the definition of Surrealism is a movement that emerged in the 1920s and was defined by dreamlike and uncanny imagery. It was often guided by a variety of techniques, such as automatic drawing, to channel psychological experiences. In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Artists who produced Surrealist art included Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Surrealist art.
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    Chilean-born Roberto Matta is a modern art painter primarily known for his work in blending surrealism with abstract expressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Fairfield Porter pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Chilean artist Roberto Matta is sometimes referred to simply as “Matta.” One of Chile’s most famous artists, Matta is best known for his contributions to surrealist and expressionist painting during the 20th century. Shop a collection of authentic Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Roberto Matta is a painter who became a noted part of the Surrealist movement. Born Roberto Antonio Sebastian Matta Echaurren in 1922 in Santiago, Chile, the artist began his professional life as an architect and slowly switched to painting. His work often featured complex biomorphic forms in disturbing settings, making him an important influence in the post World War II era. Shop a selection of Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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