


Reclining figures
1973
Reclining Figures, a 1973 linocut by Hans Burkhardt, presents two interlocking forms rendered with the bold, direct mark-making that defines the Swiss-American master's printmaking practice. Measuring 38.1 by 57.2 centimeters, the work balances raw physicality with lyrical restraint, the cut line functioning simultaneously as contour, shadow, and gesture. Burkhardt brought to his prints the same emotional directness that drove his paintings, and this signed example captures a quieter, more intimate register of his vision, one rooted in close observation of the human figure rather than the monumental anti-war statements for which he is perhaps best known. The composition rewards sustained looking, its apparent simplicity giving way to a nuanced understanding of weight, repose, and form. This work carries a distinguished provenance, having been acquired in the early 1970s by Dr. Aurelio de la Vega, the celebrated Cuban-born composer, conductor, and longtime professor at California State University, Northridge, whose career placed him at the center of the Western United States cultural community for decades. The sheet presents minor mat staining that conservation framing would easily conceal, and professional restoration cleaning is available should a collector wish to bring the impression to its fullest presentation. Authenticity is unconditionally guaranteed, with a certificate of condition and authenticity provided. For collectors drawn to the Los Angeles School and its overlooked titans, a signed Burkhardt print with this kind of personal history represents a rare and meaningful acquisition.
- Medium
- Linocut
- Sheet
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · MLA Gallery
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