An exceptional original limited edition lithograph by Willem de Kooning, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century and a leading figure of Abstract Expressionism. Printed in 1988 under the direction of Atelier Benjamin Shiff, this work was issued as part of a limited edition, with this example numbered 169.
Printed on prized Japanese Kitakata paper, the lithograph features hand-torn deckled edges and a watermark, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail employed during its production. Each impression was produced using traditional intaglio press techniques, resulting in a work of remarkable quality and collectibility.
Artist: Willem de Kooning
Title: Untitled
Medium: Original Lithograph on Japanese Kitakata Paper
Edition: Limited Edition
Number: 169
Year: 1988
Printer: Atelier Benjamin Shiff
Paper: Japanese Kitakata Paper
Features: Watermarked with Hand-Torn Deckled Edges
Image Size: Approx. 27.8 × 35.5 cm
Frame Size: Approx. 21 × 24 in.
Willem de Kooning is widely regarded as one of the founders of Abstract Expressionism, alongside artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Renowned for his energetic brushwork and bold abstract compositions, de Kooning helped redefine modern art in the postwar period.
This original lithograph embodies the spontaneity, movement, and expressive power associated with the artist's mature work. Produced on fine Japanese Kitakata paper, the composition demonstrates de Kooning's enduring fascination with gesture, abstraction, and the physicality of mark-making. His works remain among the most sought-after examples of twentieth-century American art and are represented in major museum collections worldwide.
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