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Victor Vasarely — Du printemps à l'automne de la vie
Victor Vasarely

Du printemps à l'automne de la vie

1935

A masterful example of Vasarely's pioneering Op Art sensibility, this work in pencil and coloured pencil on paper uses precise geometric forms and carefully modulated tonal gradations to create a compelling sense of movement and optical illusion. The title, translating to "From Spring to Autumn of Life," suggests a contemplative journey through time, perhaps reflected in subtle shifts of colour and rhythm across the composition. The intimate nature of the paper medium reveals the artist's meticulous hand, offering a rare glimpse into the foundational draftsmanship underlying his bold visual language.

Medium
pencil and coloured pencil on paper

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Victor Vasarely, Du printemps à l'automne de la vie, 1935

A masterful example of Vasarely's pioneering Op Art sensibility, this work in pencil and coloured pencil on paper uses precise geometric forms and carefully modulated tonal gradations to create a compelling sense of movement and optical illusion. The title, translating to "From Spring to Autumn of Life," suggests a contemplative journey through time, perhaps reflected in subtle shifts of colour and rhythm across the composition. The intimate nature of the paper medium reveals the artist's meticulous hand, offering a rare glimpse into the foundational draftsmanship underlying his bold visual language.

Medium
pencil and coloured pencil on paper
Year
1935
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Coloured Pencil, 20th Century, Hungarian-French Artist, Male Artist, Op Art, Pencil Drawing, Paper, Rhythmic Composition, Optical Illusion, Abstract, Vibrant Colors

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Joshua Cohen