Riopelle
RIOPELLE "JUTE II" LITHOGRAPH, 1967
Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) is arguably the most successful post-war abstract painter from Canada.
While Americans have traditionally favored Jackson Pollock as the most influential Abstract Expressionist of the 20th century, Riopelle's stature in Europe (and beyond) is of competing importance for his version of 'automatic' action painting.
His early canvases were densely intricate webs of constructed color created by using a palette knife. His later work both loosened up and became more structured as he experimented with composition and more specific or limited palettes.
In 1955, Riopelle met Joan Mitchell and both artists would influence the other over the course of their tumultuous relationship. The 1960's were an important period for Riopelle as he began experimenting with different medium; ink on paper, collage, monochromatic paintings and lithography.
"Jute II" is from a small 1967 portfolio published by the illustrious Maeght. With explorative, symbiotic layers, this work evokes the texture and density of its titular element. It is a fantastic synthesis of Riopelle's artistic characteristics of the 1960's, and is an ideal work for a young collector.
This work is held in the permanent collection of the Musée d'art contemporain, Montréal.
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"Jute II"
France, 1967
Color lithograph
From an edition of 75
Signed, numbered "72/75" in pencil, lower edges
Published by Maeght, Paris
29.5"H 41.25"W (sheet)
Very good condition
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