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Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Spain • 1923 - 2012 • 395 followers
Featured in: Master Artists

Painting is the most archaic, authentic, and immediate language of man.

Nationality

Spanish

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction

Themes

Abstract, Black and white, Floral

Biography

Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012) was one of the most influential Spanish painters of the 20th century, known for his contributions to abstract expressionism, Art Informel, and Art Brut. Born in Barcelona, he developed a passion for art from an early age but initially pursued a degree in law. A serious lung infection forced him into a two-year convalescence, during which he immersed himself in literature, art history, philosophy, and Romantic music. This intellectual and cultural exploration deeply shaped his artistic vision.

His legacy continues through the Fundació Antoni Tàpies, established in 1984 in Barcelona, which preserves and promotes his work. Major retrospectives have been held worldwide, including recent exhibitions in Madrid and Paris, showcasing his enduring influence on contemporary art. In 2023, new academic studies and digital initiatives have further expanded access to his work, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in modern art. His paintings remain highly sought after, with collectors and institutions continuing to acquire his works, solidifying his place among the great masters of the 20th century.

By the 1940s, Tàpies was drawn to Dadaism and Surrealism, leading him to co-found the avant-garde group "Dau al Set," which opposed the rigid academic traditions of Francoist Spain. In 1951, he moved to Paris, where he encountered modern masters like Georges Braque and Marc Chagall, who introduced him to experimental techniques such as dripping and scraping. His work evolved toward material abstraction, incorporating sand, marble dust, and everyday objects into his paintings to create highly textured surfaces. He explored themes of spirituality, human suffering, and political resistance, often using symbols such as crosses, numbers, and initials to convey deeper meanings.

Tàpies received numerous international accolades, including the Wolf Prize in Arts (1981) and the UNESCO Picasso Gold Medal (1993). His later work reflected an increasing engagement with Arte Povera and Pop Art, using discarded materials as a critique of consumer culture. Red, a dominant color in his palette, symbolized both violence and passion, reflecting the lasting impact of the Spanish Civil War on his artistic sensibility.

Explore all artworks (143)

Print, Composition, Antoni Tapies

Composition

Print . 63 x 90 x 1 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch

$3,305

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 25.2 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.9 x 13.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Croix carton, Antoni Tapies

Croix carton

Print . 66 x 82.5 cm Print . 26 x 32.5 inch

$1,770

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Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Print . 77 x 57 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 inch

$2,951

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Print, Original Lithograph, Antoni Tapies

Original Lithograph

Print . 76 x 55 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,759

Print, Cloche tibétaine, Antoni Tapies

Cloche tibétaine

Print . 120 x 79 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.1 inch

$2,242

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Print, Lacet de Corde, Antoni Tapies

Lacet de Corde

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 cm Print . 23 x 30 inch

$2,000

Print, Cercle II, Antoni Tapies

Cercle II

Print . 55 x 74.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.3 x 0 inch

$2,597

Print, Double croix, Antoni Tapies

Double croix

Print . 33 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 20.1 x 0 inch

$2,455

Print, Llambrec material, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec material

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

$2,301

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Print, Gravure et carborumdun, Antoni Tapies

Gravure et carborumdun

Print . 63 x 90 x 0.04 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$4,721

Print, LLambrec 10, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec 10

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

$1,652

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Print, Original Lithograph, Antoni Tapies

Original Lithograph

Print . 76 x 55 x 2 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,759

Print, Sans Titre (Untitled), Antoni Tapies

Sans Titre (Untitled)

Print . 29.5 x 46.1 x 0.1 cm Print . 11.6 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$1,770

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Print . 75 x 106 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.7 inch

$5,311

Print, Bande rouge, Antoni Tapies

Bande rouge

Print . 50 x 65.5 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.8 inch

$1,888

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Print, El circulo de piedra, Antoni Tapies

El circulo de piedra

Print . 56.5 x 45 cm Print . 22.2 x 17.7 inch

$1,416

Print, 24 sur 17, Antoni Tapies

24 sur 17

Print . 76 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.9 x 0 inch

$2,573

Print, Rose et deux plaques, Antoni Tapies

Rose et deux plaques

Print . 33 x 52 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 20.5 x 0 inch

$1,416

Print, Nocturno Matinal, Antoni Tapies

Nocturno Matinal

Print . 77 x 57 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 inch

$2,597

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Print, Mestres de catalunya 6, Antoni Tapies

Mestres de catalunya 6

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.04 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$2,006

Print, Untitled - Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Untitled - Berlin Suite

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,242

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

$5,311

Painting, Paisaje 33, Antoni Tapies

Paisaje 33

Painting . 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting . 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$25,965

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 25.2 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.9 x 13.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Berlin Suite

Print . 55 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,124

Print, Sans titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans titre

Print . 64 x 45 x 0.02 cm Print . 25.2 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$5,311

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Print, Quatre carrés, Antoni Tapies

Quatre carrés

Print . 120 x 77.5 cm Print . 47.2 x 30.5 inch

$2,597

Print, Minor, Antoni Tapies

Minor

Print . 40 x 56 cm Print . 15.7 x 22 inch

$2,892

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Print, Mestres de catalunya, Antoni Tapies

Mestres de catalunya

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.04 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$1,770

Print, Homage to Picasso, Antoni Tapies

Homage to Picasso

Print . 59.3 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.3 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,124

Print, Special DeLuxe Edition, Antoni Tapies

Special DeLuxe Edition

Print . 61 x 87 cm Print . 24 x 34.3 inch

$1,641

Print, Le Riz, Antoni Tapies

Le Riz

Print . 58.4 x 77.5 cm Print . 23 x 30.5 inch

$5,500

Print, Sofa, Antoni Tapies

Sofa

Print . 62.8 x 90.7 cm Print . 24.7 x 35.7 inch

$4,485

Print, Relief sable, Antoni Tapies

Relief sable

Print . 70.5 x 96.5 cm Print . 27.8 x 38 inch

$3,541

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Jeu de Paume, Antoni Tapies

Jeu de Paume

Print . 174.5 x 112.5 cm Print . 68.7 x 44.3 inch

$5,901

Print, Artists Against Torture, Antoni Tapies

Artists Against Torture

Print . 89 x 68 x 0.05 cm Print . 35 x 26.8 x 0 inch

$1,770

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Mestres de catalunya, Antoni Tapies

Mestres de catalunya

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.04 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$1,770

Print, Cordill, Antoni Tapies

Cordill

Print . 78 x 60 cm Print . 30.7 x 23.6 inch

$6,491

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Print, Sans titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans titre

Print . 30 x 21 x 0.05 cm Print . 11.8 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$2,124

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans-titre

Print . 25.2 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.9 x 13.9 x 0 inch

$1,003

Print, Paroles Peintes IV, Antoni Tapies

Paroles Peintes IV

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.05 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$2,006

Print, Espiral, Antoni Tapies

Espiral

Print . 63 x 90 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 inch

$8,970

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Print, Special deLuxe Edition, Antoni Tapies

Special deLuxe Edition

Print . 61 x 87 cm Print . 24 x 34.3 inch

$1,050

Print, Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Berlin Suite

Print . 55 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,242

Print, Als Mestres de Catalunya, Antoni Tapies

Als Mestres de Catalunya

Print . 101 x 70 x 0.05 cm Print . 39.8 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$3,305

Print, Mestres de catalunya, Antoni Tapies

Mestres de catalunya

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.04 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$1,770

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