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Kurt Seligmann — Une Ecriture Lisible V
Kurt Seligmann

Une Ecriture Lisible V

"Une Ecriture Lisible V" is an etching by Kurt Seligmann, the Swiss Surrealist artist known for his intricate compositions combining automatism with meticulous technical skill. The work exemplifies Seligmann's characteristic approach to printmaking, wherein he layered complex linear forms and gestural marks to create visually dense surfaces that suggest hidden meanings and subconscious imagery. Created as part of a series exploring the theme of "readable writing," the etching demonstrates the artist's fascination with the relationship between abstraction, language, and visual perception.

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March Modern & Contemporary Art

March 25, 2026

Lot 260

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Kurt Seligmann, Une Ecriture Lisible V

"Une Ecriture Lisible V" is an etching by Kurt Seligmann, the Swiss Surrealist artist known for his intricate compositions combining automatism with meticulous technical skill. The work exemplifies Seligmann's characteristic approach to printmaking, wherein he layered complex linear forms and gestural marks to create visually dense surfaces that suggest hidden meanings and subconscious imagery. Created as part of a series exploring the theme of "readable writing," the etching demonstrates the artist's fascination with the relationship between abstraction, language, and visual perception.

Medium
Etching
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RoGallery, Long Island City, NY

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Surrealism, Print, Monochrome, 20th Century, Calligraphic imagery, Blue Chip, Experimental Art, Fantastical, Mixed Media, Etching, Print technique, Enigmatic Mood, Mystical aesthetic, Swiss Artist, Mythological, Figurative, Abstract Composition

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Art Institute of Chicago