Victor Vasarely, Caribe Negativ, 1967 |
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| Artist: | Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997) |
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| Title: | Caribe Negativ, 1967 |
| Medium: | Hand painted wood relief |
| Image: | 14 1/8 in x 14 1/8 in (35.9 cm x 35.9 cm) |
| Edition: | From the 1967 edition published by Éditions Denise René; numbered from the edition of 50 on the unique Éditions Denise René label adhered to the reverse |
| Signature: | Hand signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 - Paris, 1997) in blue ink on the Éditions Denise René label adhered to the reverse |
| Condition: | In excellent condition enclosed in a custom-made Plexiglas case |
| ID # | w-2067 |
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Serving as its darker complement to Caribe's white counterpart, Caribe negative is predominantly painted in black, with a cross of diamonds, triangles, and circles in a bright white. Alternating relief patterns throughout the nine various tiles are encompassed in a deep purple border with a darker, navy blue trim.
Created in 1967, this hand painted wood relief is hand signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 - Paris, 1997) in blue ink on the Éditions Denise René label adhered to the reverse. Numbered 42/50 on the label; from the total edition of 50 published in 1967.
Provenance:
~ Saskatoon Gallery & Conservatory Corporation - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 1972
~ The Pollock Gallery
DOCUMENTED AND ILLUSTRATED IN:
1. Vasarely Multiples. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 6b.
ABOUT THE FRAMING:
Framed to archival museum grade conservation standards, this piece is framed in a sleek clear shadowbox frame that allows the viewer to focus on the bold color contrasts and shapes found within this work.
