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Jean Paul Riopelle — Iceland
Jean Paul Riopelle — Iceland

Jean Paul Riopelle

Iceland

1973

A sweeping, richly textured canvas, *Iceland* showcases Jean Paul Riopelle's signature technique of applying thick, mosaic-like fragments of paint with a palette knife, creating a dense tapestry of interlocking color. Cool blues, grays, and whites dominate the composition, evoking the rugged, elemental landscape of the North Atlantic. The work exemplifies Riopelle's mastery of gestural abstraction, where raw physical energy and lyrical color merge into a powerful, almost geological surface.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

LITERATURE Y. Riopelle et T. Riopelle, Jean Paul Riopelle, Catalogue raisonné, 1972-1979, Tome V, Montréal, 2020, No. 1973.020H.1973 (illustré en couleurs p. 100). EXHIBITED Paris, Galerie Maeght, Riopelle, février 1974, No. 21 (illustré au catalogue d'exposition p. 23). Milan, Falchi Arte Moderna, Jean Paul Riopelle, décembre 1974, No. 1 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition n.p.). Turin, Galleria D'arte Narciso, Jean Paul Riopelle, mars-avril 1975, No. 13 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition n.p.). Montréal, Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (novembre-mars); Whistler, Audain Art Museum (mai-septembre); Calgary, Glenbow Museum (octobre-mars), Riopelle: à la rencontre des territoires nordiques et des cultures autochtones, 2020-2022, p. 282, No. 151 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition p. 163). FURTHER DETAILS L’authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par Madame Yseult Riopelle. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Elisabetta Vitullo Junior Specialist, Head of Day Sale EVITULLO@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0)1 40 76 85 68

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Jean Paul Riopelle, Iceland, 1973

A sweeping, richly textured canvas, *Iceland* showcases Jean Paul Riopelle's signature technique of applying thick, mosaic-like fragments of paint with a palette knife, creating a dense tapestry of interlocking color. Cool blues, grays, and whites dominate the composition, evoking the rugged, elemental landscape of the North Atlantic. The work exemplifies Riopelle's mastery of gestural abstraction, where raw physical energy and lyrical color merge into a powerful, almost geological surface.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
97 x 130 cm
Year
1973
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Mid Century Modern, Canadian Artist, Lyrical Abstraction, Male Artist, Non-Figurative Art, Modern Master, Textured Surface, Cool Color Palette, Oil on Canvas

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