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Victor Vasarely Art

French, Hungarian, 1906-1997

Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.

Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”

Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.

Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Artist: Victor Vasarely
Dealer: Epicentrum Art Gallery
OB-Bleu
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - OB-Bleu Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Olla II
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Olla II Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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Beltica
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Beltica Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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Orom "Denfert"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Orom ""Denfert"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.
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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Cirke
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Cirke Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.
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The Fifty Years 3 "Zillah - Al"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - The Fifty Years 3, Zillah - Al Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 57 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I ...
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Bellatrix
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Bellatrix Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.
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Risir
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Risir Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n° ...
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Abstract composition "Fifties"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Abstract composition ""Fifties"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1973. Edition of 125. Dimensions of work: 37.2 x 28.2 cm. Hand signed. The work is in ...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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The Fifty Years 8 "Chillán"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Olla II Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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Sicomar
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Sicomar Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure ship...
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Balaton
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Balaton Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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Autoportrait
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Autoportrait Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure...
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Lithograph

The Fifty Years 2
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - The Fifty Years 2 Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 57 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and sec...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Herim
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Herim Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.
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Kris Bille
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Kris Bille Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavide...
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Zeta
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Zeta Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Edition III/VIII. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro...
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The Fifty Years 6 "Camocim"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - The Fifty Years 6 ""Camocim"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 57 cm The work is in Excellent condition. ...
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Zara "Cristal"
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Zara ""Cristal"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Edition of 138. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I...
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Latorça
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Latorça Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.
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Victor Vasarely art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Victor Vasarely art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple, blue, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Victor Vasarely in screen print, lithograph, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Victor Vasarely art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yaacov Agam, Roy Ahlgren, and Julian Stanczak. Victor Vasarely art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $350,000, while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The name of one of the most well-known artworks by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. He produced the piece in 1937, and it depicts two zebras with bold black stripes that seem to undulate before the eye. Other acclaimed works by the Hungarian-French artist include Vega-Nor, Tekers MC, Keple-Gestalt, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri, Vega 200 and Orion Gris. Explore a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    One key fact about Victor Vasarely is that he is considered the grandfather of Op art due to his eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. He was born in Pécs, Austria-Hungary, on April 9, 1906, and began studying medicine at the Eötvös Loránd University in 1925 with the hope of one day becoming a doctor. Two years later, he shifted gears and enrolled in a painting course at the Podolini-Volkmann Academy. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. One final fact is that both Hungary and France have issued postage stamps featuring his artwork. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    One famous Op art piece by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. Produced in 1937, it consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other notable works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, Tekers-MC, Keple-Gestalt and Vonal Stri. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The exact number of paintings Victor Vasarely painted is unknown. However, historians know of more than 1,000 works produced by the artist over the course of his life. In addition to paintings, he produced sculptures, collages and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was an artist, working in painting, sculptures and collages. His vibrant, geometric pieces earned him the nickname of ‘grandfather’ of the Op Art movement. Shop a selection of Victor Vasarely’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The famous artist known for the large-scale installation art called Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist has a body of work that is exceptionally varied, ranging from graphic prints and paintings to polka-dot pumpkin sculptures, hypnotic collages, large-scale installations and fashion design. In 2009, in honor of her 80th birthday, she unveiled Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, a work composed of wood, metal, mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint and LED lighting. The piece is now a part of the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yayoi Kusama art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The artist known for the black-and-white optical illusion art called Movement in Squares is Bridget Riley. Riley states that she draws inspiration for her spectacular abstractions expressed in paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.” The British artist produced her iconic piece, Movement in Squares, in 1961. Find a wide range of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist best known for his Op art. By combining principles of geometry with artistic techniques, he produced two-dimensional works with incredible depth. Some even seem to move on the canvas. Vasarely also made sculptures, collages and decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was originally from Hungary. He was born in Pécs on April 9, 1906. His family moved to Piešťany, Slovakia, during his childhood, and he attended medical and art schools in Budapest, Hungary. In 1930, Vasarely relocated to Paris, France, and lived there until his death on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Over the course of his life, he lived in Piešťany, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Paris, France. He died in Paris on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Victor Vasarely, say "VIK-tr va-sr-EH-lee." His first name and surname are Hungarian. The artist, known as one of the pioneers of Op art, was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Find a variety of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victor Vasarely's famous painting Zebra is on display at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France. He painted the piece in 1937. You can see elements of the Op art style that Vasarely would later become famous for taking shape in the painting. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many things inspired Victor Vasarely over the course of his life. The color theory of Josef Albers, and the Constructivist methods of Wassily Kandinsky greatly influenced his work. He also found inspiration in the geometry of the natural world, particularly in the landscapes of Breton Beach of Belle Isle in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Here are some facts about Victor Vasarely's art. First, his work contributed to the development of Op art and consisted largely of eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer's perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Vasarely wasn't just attempting to fool the eye; he wanted to "democratize" art by producing work in large editions at reasonable prices and with themes that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. Also, Vasarely developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a "Planetary Folklore." On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely used a variety of materials to produce his art. He painted with both oils and acrylics and usually used canvas as the base of his works. Many of his sculptures feature lucite and glass. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Victor Vasarely is best known for producing sculptures and paintings with a grid-like appearance. The Hungarian-French artist first began to create these works in 1960, aiming to play with how viewers perceive depth and form. These works demonstrated that kinetic art could be two-dimensional and evoke a sense of movement despite remaining stationary. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How Victor Vasarely created his art varied. For his paintings, the Op artist typically used canvas as a base, painstakingly adding geometric forms in oil and acrylic paint. When producing sculptures, Vasarely often used lucite and glass to give his works a feeling of depth and luminosity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many historians identify Zebras as Victor Vasarely's most famous piece. He painted the work in 1937. Some of his most famous Op art compositions include Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Victor Vasarely was an abstract artist. Specifically, he was a part of the Op art movement, which focused on depicting two-dimensional abstract images that appear three-dimensional. His best known works include Zebras, Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. Find a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely produced Op art by employing principles of physics and geometry. He painted his works by hand with oils and acrylics on canvas in a way that made the images seem three-dimensional and capable of movement. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    There are many examples of Op art by Victor Vasarely, who is widely considered the grandfather of this art movement. A classic example is 1937’s Zebra, which has undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other Op art works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri and Keple-Gestalt. Shop a range of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victor Vasarely made 44 works of art in his lifetime. The artist’s paintings fell into the Op-Art movement and his work entitled Zebra is considered one of the earliest examples of Op-Art. His paintings often focus on bold colors, shading, shapes and optical illusions. Shop a selection of Vasarely pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The exact number of artworks produced by Victor Vasarely is unknown. However, references include more than 1,000 pieces attributed to the Hungarian-French artist. Vasarely shaped the Op art movement with pieces like Tridim, Vega-Noir and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.

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