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Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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
Harlequin, OP Art Silkscreen by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harlequin by Victor Vasarely, Hungarian (1908–1997) Date: circa 1980 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 78/250 Image Size: 25.75 x 16 inches Size: 30.5 x 19.75 in....
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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BI-VEGA
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 39.75 x 25.75 inches. Frame size approx 50 x 35 inches. From the main edition of 250. Additional images avai...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Victor Vasarely The Golfer
By Victor Vasarely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victor Vasarely: 1906-1997. Well listed Hungarian French artist with Auction records for prints over $100,000. He was considered the grandfather of the op art movement. This really ...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

TETTYE
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on wove paper. Hand signed and numbered by Victor Vasarely. From the edition of 250. Image size 26 x 26 inches. Sheet size 34.5 x 30 inches. Frame size approx 40 x 37 inches. Additional images available upon request. Certificate of authenticity included. Artwork in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Victor Vasarely ((French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) was credited as the grandfather and leader of the Op Art movement. Utilizing geometric shapes and colorful graphics, the artist created compelling illusions of spatial depth, as seen in his work Vega-Nor (1969). Vasarely’s method of painting borrowed from a range of influences, including Bauhaus design principles, Wassily Kandinsky, and Constructivism. Born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, he briefly studied medicine, but after two years he dedicated himself to learn academic painting. In the late 1920s, Vasarely enrolled at the Muhely Academy in Budapest, where the syllabus was largely based on Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus school in Germany. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked in advertising agencies to support himself as a graphic artist while creating many works including Zebra (1937), which is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op Art. The artist experimented in a style based in Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s, before arriving at his hallmark checkerboard paintings...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Sidney Janis Gallery Exhibition Poster
By Victor Vasarely
Located in New York, NY
Victor Vasarely Sidney Janis Gallery Exhibition Poster, 1974 Silkscreen poster on glossy thick paper Bears copyright stamp, printer name and ...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Screen

NEPTUNE
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Neptune, from Eight Impressions. Serigraph in colors on wove paper. Hand signed and numbered by Victor Vasarely. Un-numbered (outside the hand numbered edition of 250). Image size 16 x 16 inches. Sheet size 24.37 x 19.25 inches. Frame size approx 26.5 x 25.5 inches. Additional images available upon request. Certificate of authenticity included. Artwork in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Victor Vasarely ((French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) was credited as the grandfather and leader of the Op Art movement. Utilizing geometric shapes and colorful graphics, the artist created compelling illusions of spatial depth, as seen in his work Vega-Nor (1969). Vasarely’s method of painting borrowed from a range of influences, including Bauhaus design principles, Wassily Kandinsky, and Constructivism. Born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, he briefly studied medicine, but after two years he dedicated himself to learn academic painting. In the late 1920s, Vasarely enrolled at the Muhely Academy in Budapest, where the syllabus was largely based on Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus school in Germany. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked in advertising agencies to support himself as a graphic artist while creating many works including Zebra (1937), which is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op Art. The artist experimented in a style based in Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s, before arriving at his hallmark checkerboard paintings...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Paper, Screen

Black and White Lithograph "L'echiquier" (the Chessboard) by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pasadena, CA
Victor Vasarely, the Hungarian-French artist and pioneer of the Op Art movement, is renowned for integrating geometric abstraction and optical illusions in his artwork. The Chessboar...
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Late 20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

PAPILLON
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on wove paper. Hand signed and numbered by Victor Vasarely. From the edition of 250. Image size 23.25 x 30.25 inches. Sheet size 31 x 37.25 inches. Frame size approx 36 x 42 inches. Additional images available upon request. Certificate of authenticity included. Artwork in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Victor Vasarely ((French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) was credited as the grandfather and leader of the Op Art movement. Utilizing geometric shapes and colorful graphics, the artist created compelling illusions of spatial depth, as seen in his work Vega-Nor (1969). Vasarely’s method of painting borrowed from a range of influences, including Bauhaus design principles, Wassily Kandinsky, and Constructivism. Born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, he briefly studied medicine, but after two years he dedicated himself to learn academic painting. In the late 1920s, Vasarely enrolled at the Muhely Academy in Budapest, where the syllabus was largely based on Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus school in Germany. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked in advertising agencies to support himself as a graphic artist while creating many works including Zebra (1937), which is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op Art. The artist experimented in a style based in Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s, before arriving at his hallmark checkerboard paintings...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Paper, Screen

FILLE FLEUR
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper.. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 16 inches. Sheet size 30.5 x 19.5 inches. Frame size approx 37 x 26 inches. From the main edition of...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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COMPOSITION
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 35.5 x 20 inches. Frame size approx 49 x 32 inches. From the edition of 250. Certificate of authenticity i...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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FILLE FLEUR (SILVER)
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper.. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 16 inches. Sheet size 29.75 x 19.5 inches. Rare silver version. From the roman numeral edition of 15...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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TER-UR
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Sheet size 39 x 30 inches. Image size 24.25 x 24.25 inches. Custom framed as pictured. From the edition of 250. Additio...
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Late 20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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OR-VAR
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the edition of 250. Frame size approx 39 x 30 inches. Certificate of authenticity included. Artwork in excellent c...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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JALONS VI
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper from Jalons portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 24.5 inches. Sheet size 33.25 x 29.75 inches. From the main edition of 250. Add...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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USTEOK
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork size 36 x 18 inches. Frame size approx 49 x 30 inches. From the edition of 200. Certificate of authenticity i...
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Harlequin Sportif, Op Art Screenprint by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Long Island City, NY
Victor Vasarely's style is a unique take on the op art movement. Rather than only gear towards the solely geometric and abstract, he also often ventures into representation. Using co...
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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Screen

Peace : Buddha, Life in Yellow - Handsigned Lithograph, Limited to 250 copies
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, FR
Victor VASARELY Buddha, Life in yellow Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered /250 copies On Arches vellum 58 x 53 cm (c. 22.8 x 20.9 inch) Excellent condition
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Late 20th Century Modern Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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Sunbather, Op Art Screenprint by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Victor Vasarely, Hungarian (1908 - 1997) Title: Sunbather Year: 1982 Medium: Screenprint with Silver, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 Size: 30 x 21.5 in. (76.2 x...
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Victor Vasarely, "Tennis Player", silkscreen
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original silkscreen on paper by Victor Vasarely, created in 1977. Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist who was widely known as the father and pioneer of the Op Art Movement, wh...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints

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"Bi-Dagg " Silk screen print on paper
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Vasarely, Victor (Hungarian/French, 1908-1997), Bi-Dagg, 1981, serigraph printed in colors, pencil signed and numbered 95/250 at bottom, printed by Atelier Arcay, Paris Image: 30.75"...
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"Multi Colored" Silk screen print on paper
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) Purple and blue geometric Silk screen print on paperEdition: 190/250 Signed and numbered in pencil at the lower right and left, respectively: Vasarely Ima...
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Find a wide variety of authentic Victor Vasarely figurative prints available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative prints 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, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Victor Vasarely in screen print, paper, lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Victor Vasarely figurative prints, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yaacov Agam, and Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely). Victor Vasarely figurative prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $3,200, while the average work can sell for $1,481.
Questions About Victor Vasarely Figurative Prints
  • 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 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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