Antoni Clavé | Untitled | Signed Carborundum Engraving and Embossing

A material force

Immerse yourself in the tactile world of Antoni Clavé, one of the most daring artists of the School of Paris. This work is a masterful exploration of materials, where the depth of the blues and the density of the black create a captivating visual tension. Between imprints of objects and powerful embossing, it captures the very essence of the artist's work: a raw emotion that is felt as much as it is seen.

Features

• Artist : Antoni Clavé (1913 – 2005)

• Technique : Carborundum color engraving and embossing, on high-quality art paper with deckled edges

• Signature : Signed in graphite by the artist in the lower right corner

• Justification : Numbered 42/80 in graphite at the bottom left

• Dimensions : 76 x 57 cm

Condition Report

• Paper : Very good overall condition, retaining its original texture and thickness

• Inks : The contrasts between deep black and variations of blue remain intense

• Reliefs : The embossing and characteristic imprints of the carborundum technique are perfectly preserved and offer a striking relief in the light

Studio Cinquante’s Perspective

Antoni Clavé was a master of "materials" who revolutionized engraving with the carborundum technique, allowing him to achieve reliefs and textures akin to painting. This piece is distinguished by its architectural composition and interplay of imprints reminiscent of archaeology and mystery. Its visual presence is monumental: it is a work that does not simply adorn a wall, but structures it with a rare graphic force and timeless elegance. For a work with such relief, we recommend a box frame (without the glass touching the paper) in order to allow the material to breathe and to highlight the embossing of the fringed edges.

Shipping & Handling

The work is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a rigid protective tube to guarantee its impeccable condition upon arrival.