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Joseph Beuys — Zeichnungen für Codices Madrid von Leonardo da Vinci (Drawings for Codices Madrid by Leonardo Da Vinci) (S. 165-185)
Joseph Beuys

Zeichnungen für Codices Madrid von Leonardo da Vinci (Drawings for Codices Madrid by Leonardo Da Vinci) (S. 165-185)

Joseph Beuys' ambitious portfolio responds to Leonardo da Vinci's Codices Madrid, containing 81 granolithographs bound in the original paper boards. This work demonstrates Beuys' conceptual approach to art-making and his dialogue with historical artistic traditions.

Medium
The complete portfolio including 156 page artist's book with 81 granolithographs, on wove paper, the full sheets and with margins, the sheets bound (as issued) in the original black and white paper boards, with accompanying granolithograph, loose and folded (as issued) in the book, and additional suite of 12 granolithographs, on wove paper, with full margins, each contained in original paper overmats within a black fabric-covered portfolio.

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BEUYS 100

June 14, 2021

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Joseph Beuys, Zeichnungen für Codices Madrid von Leonardo da Vinci (Drawings for Codices Madrid by Leonardo Da Vinci) (S. 165-185)

Joseph Beuys' ambitious portfolio responds to Leonardo da Vinci's Codices Madrid, containing 81 granolithographs bound in the original paper boards. This work demonstrates Beuys' conceptual approach to art-making and his dialogue with historical artistic traditions.

Medium
The complete portfolio including 156 page artist's book with 81 granolithographs, on wove paper, the full sheets and with margins, the sheets bound (as issued) in the original black and white paper boards, with accompanying granolithograph, loose and folded (as issued) in the book, and additional suite of 12 granolithographs, on wove paper, with full margins, each contained in original paper overmats within a black fabric-covered portfolio.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portfolio, Leonardo da Vinci, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Experimental, Artist Book, German, Granolithograph, Abstract, Contemporary

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