Victor Vasarely Interior 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.
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Artist: Victor Vasarely
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VI - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works VI
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher:...
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VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher: Ed...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VII
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works VII
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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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 Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VI - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works VI
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher:...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES I - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works I
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher: Editions du Griffon Neuchatel
Suite: Profound Works
Medium: 3D, Serigraph on Acitate Over Serigraph on Paper
Condition: Excellent
Victor Vasarely (French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) is known as the father of the Op Art movement. As a painter, he created intricate abstractions that suggested depth and dimensionality using a variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the canvas. His works present color, form, and pattern as a single interconnected element—a concept that was critical to the foundation of the Op Art movement and the focus of his mature works.
Vasarely initially studied medicine at the Budapest University in his early 20s, only to abandon his medical studies to attend to the Muhely Academy, the center of the Bauhaus movement in Budapest. While there, he was profoundly influenced by the work of color theorist and artist Josef Albers, as well as the Constructivist methods promoted by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky. While Vasarely’s earlier work was concerned more with color theory, during the 1950s and 1960s his work became more focused on the optical potential of the two-dimensional surface. He began to use complex and colorful patterns to actively engage the viewer’s eye, and to convey a sense of kinetic energy across the two-dimensional surface.
Vasarely’s work was heavily influenced by his time spent at Breton Beach of Belle Isle...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher: Ed...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VII
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works VII
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
Victor Vasarely "Ter UR 1989" Screenprint, Signed & numbered
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely, Hungarian (1908 - 1997)
Title: Ter-Ur
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: From the edition of 250
Image Size: 24.5...
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1980s Kinetic Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
Victor Vasarely, Untitled - Signed Print from 1966, Op-Art, Abstract Geometric
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Hamburg, DE
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906-1997)
Untitled, ca. 1966
Medium: Screen print on card
Dimensions: 27 3/5 × 27 3/5 in (70 × 70 cm)
Edition of 100: Hand-signed in pencil, not n...
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20th Century Abstract Geometric Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES III - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works III
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher...
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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VIII - 1973
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Title: Profound Works VIII
Year: 1973
Not signed or numbered, as published
Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed
Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition
Publisher: Editions du Griffon Neuchatel
Suite: Profound Works
Medium: 3D, Serigraph on Acitate Over Serigraph on Paper
Condition: Excellent
Victor Vasarely (French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) is known as the father of the Op Art movement. As a painter, he created intricate abstractions that suggested depth and dimensionality using a variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the canvas. His works present color, form, and pattern as a single interconnected element—a concept that was critical to the foundation of the Op Art movement and the focus of his mature works.
Vasarely initially studied medicine at the Budapest University in his early 20s, only to abandon his medical studies to attend to the Muhely Academy, the center of the Bauhaus movement in Budapest. While there, he was profoundly influenced by the work of color theorist and artist Josef Albers, as well as the Constructivist methods promoted by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky. While Vasarely’s earlier work was concerned more with color theory, during the 1950s and 1960s his work became more focused on the optical potential of the two-dimensional surface. He began to use complex and colorful patterns to actively engage the viewer’s eye, and to convey a sense of kinetic energy across the two-dimensional surface.
Vasarely’s work was heavily influenced by his time spent at Breton Beach of Belle Isle...
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1990s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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 Interior Prints
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Screen
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 Interior Prints
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Screen
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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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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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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 Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
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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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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Screen
Victor Vasarely, Kandahar I - Screenprint from 1955, Op Art, Signed Print
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Hamburg, DE
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906-1997)
Kandahar I (from "Album I" by Galerie Denise René), 1955
Medium: Screenprint in colors, on paper
Dimensions: 26 × 20 1/10 in (66 × 51 cm...
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20th Century Abstract Victor Vasarely Interior Prints
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- Who is Victor Vasarely?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Victor 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.
- Where is Victor Vasarely from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Victor 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, 2022To 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.
- When was Victor Vasarely born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Victor 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Victor 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024One 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.
- What inspired Victor Vasarely?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many 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, 2024Here 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Victor 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The 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, 2022Victor 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, 2024Victor 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, 2024How 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, 2022Many 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Victor 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 22, 2022The 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 13, 2024There 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, 2022Victor 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, 2022The 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.