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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.

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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

$1,759

Print, Le Riz, Antoni Tapies

Le Riz

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

$5,500

Print, LLambrec, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec

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

$1,642

Print, Clau 16, Antoni Tapies

Clau 16

Print . 45 x 62 cm Print . 17.7 x 24.4 inch

$1,173

Print, Dib 1, Antoni Tapies

Dib 1

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

$1,642

Print, LLambrec9, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec9

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

$1,642

Print, LLambrec 6, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec 6

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

$1,642

Print, LLambrec3, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec3

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

$2,111

Print, Llambrec 17, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec 17

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

$2,111

Print, LLambre11, Antoni Tapies

LLambre11

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

$2,111

Print, LLambre8, Antoni Tapies

LLambre8

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

$2,111

Print, Aparicions 4, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions 4

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

$3,519

Print, Llambrec Material, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec Material

Print . 44 x 32 x 3 cm Print . 17.3 x 12.6 x 1.2 inch

$3,519

Print, LLambre1, Antoni Tapies

LLambre1

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

$1,759

Print, Llambrec 16, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec 16

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

$2,580

Print, Aparicions 3, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions 3

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

$3,519

Print, LLambrec5, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec5

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

$2,111

Print, Silenci, Antoni Tapies

Silenci

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

$1,407

Print, Dib 4, Antoni Tapies

Dib 4

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

$2,580

Print, Sans titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans titre

Print . 75 x 56.5 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.5 x 22.2 x 0 inch

$2,932

Print, Llambrec 15, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec 15

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

$2,346

Print, LLambrec7, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec7

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

$2,111

Print, Poems 6, Antoni Tapies

Poems 6

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

$2,580

Print, Llambrec 15, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec 15

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

$2,346

Print, Aparicions 9, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions 9

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

$3,519

Print, Serie Frégoli, Antoni Tapies

Serie Frégoli

Print . 38 x 51 cm Print . 15 x 20.1 inch

$1,325

Print, 24 sur 17, Antoni Tapies

24 sur 17

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

$2,580

Print, Quadrats i grafismes, Antoni Tapies

Quadrats i grafismes

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$5,278

Print, Aparicions, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$4,691

Print, Deux Trous, Antoni Tapies

Deux Trous

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

$2,404

Print, Aparicions 7, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions 7

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

$3,519

Print, Aparicions 6, Antoni Tapies

Aparicions 6

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

$3,519

Print, Mitjó, Antoni Tapies

Mitjó

Print . 60 x 78 x 0.02 cm Print . 23.6 x 30.7 x 0 inch

$5,864

Print, Ligne d'horizon, Antoni Tapies

Ligne d'horizon

Print . 29.5 x 46 cm Print . 11.6 x 18.1 inch

$1,478

Print, Neurjahrsblatt, Antoni Tapies

Neurjahrsblatt

Print . 51 x 71 cm Print . 20.1 x 28 inch

$2,228

Print, Claus i ditades, Antoni Tapies

Claus i ditades

Print . 60 x 78 x 0.02 cm Print . 23.6 x 30.7 x 0 inch

$7,037

Print, Cœur et flèche, Antoni Tapies

Cœur et flèche

Print . 18 x 23 x 0.05 cm Print . 7.1 x 9.1 x 0 inch

$446

Print, Orella, Antoni Tapies

Orella

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

$6,451

Print, Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Berlin Suite

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

$3,590

Print, Nocturno Matinal, Antoni Tapies

Nocturno Matinal

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

$3,002

Print, Corps, Antoni Tapies

Corps

Print . 28 x 38.5 cm Print . 11 x 15.2 inch

$5,630

Print, L'oeil, Antoni Tapies

L'oeil

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$6,568

Print, Croix Blanche, Antoni Tapies

Croix Blanche

Print . 34 x 50 cm Print . 13.4 x 19.7 inch

$5,278

Print, Creus i cor, Antoni Tapies

Creus i cor

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$7,330

Print, Serpi i creu, Antoni Tapies

Serpi i creu

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

$9,969

Print, Cobert de Roig, Antoni Tapies

Cobert de Roig

Print . 75 x 75 x 2 cm Print . 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch

$10,556

Print, Abanico negro, Antoni Tapies

Abanico negro

Print . 31.5 x 50 cm Print . 12.4 x 19.7 inch

$410

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

$997

Print, Les quatre croix, Antoni Tapies

Les quatre croix

Print . 35 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

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Print, La Main Jaune, Antoni Tapies

La Main Jaune

Print . 75 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 22 x 0 inch

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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

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Print, Libertat, Antoni Tapies

Libertat

Print . 85 x 58.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 33.5 x 23 x 0 inch

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Print, Espoir, Antoni Tapies

Espoir

Print . 107 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 42.1 x 29.9 x 0 inch

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Print, Untitled - Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Untitled - Berlin Suite

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

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Print, Sin Titulo (Untitled), Antoni Tapies

Sin Titulo (Untitled)

Print . 43 x 62 x 0.1 cm Print . 16.9 x 24.4 x 0 inch

Sold

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

Sold

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Print, Llambrec Material, Antoni Tapies

Llambrec Material

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

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Print, Sans titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans titre

Print . 22.5 x 17 x 0.2 cm Print . 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch

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