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Antoni Tàpies — En Forma de Cama (In the Form of a Leg)
Antoni Tàpies

En Forma de Cama (In the Form of a Leg)

1968

This mixed media work by Antoni Tàpies exemplifies the Spanish artist's characteristic approach of transforming everyday materials and forms into contemplative abstract compositions. The piece employs unconventional materials combined with paint and drawing on canvas, creating a textured surface that engages both tactile and visual perception. The suggestive title points toward the artist's interest in how recognizable forms can dissolve into pure abstraction while retaining psychological resonance.

Medium
mixed media on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 7, 2025

Lot 43

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Antoni Tàpies, En Forma de Cama (In the Form of a Leg), 1968

This mixed media work by Antoni Tàpies exemplifies the Spanish artist's characteristic approach of transforming everyday materials and forms into contemplative abstract compositions. The piece employs unconventional materials combined with paint and drawing on canvas, creating a textured surface that engages both tactile and visual perception. The suggestive title points toward the artist's interest in how recognizable forms can dissolve into pure abstraction while retaining psychological resonance.

Medium
mixed media on canvas
Year
1968
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Body Abstraction, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Mixed Media, Abstract Form, Surrealist Influence, Spanish Artist, Art Informel, Monochromatic Palette, Textured Surface

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