A bold and uncompromising composition from French master Pierre Soulages, this original 1970 lithograph was created for the prestigious art revue XXème Siècle and printed at the renowned Ateliers Mourlot in Paris. Issued in an edition of 2000, it is a striking example of Soulages’ radical exploration of black as light. Dominated by three monumental vertical strokes intersected by gestural, rhythmic bars, the image is a commanding display of Soulages' language of abstraction. Each brushstroke—textural, saturated, alive—appears as if it has been lifted directly from the artist’s studio. It is minimal, yet full of tension, movement, and gravitas. Created at the height of Soulages’ international acclaim, this lithograph reflects his enduring obsession with the expressive power of black, what he famously termed "noir-lumière" (black-light). As with all original graphics published in XXème Siècle, this lithograph was printed from the artist’s own design, not a reproduction, and is an authentic period work, deeply embedded in the post-war European avant-garde. Perfect for collectors of modernist printmaking, abstract expression, or the uncompromising vision of Pierre Soulages. Original Lithograph Abstract 2000 Edition? - Excerpt from the journal XXème siècle Printed by Mourlot in Paris Very good condition
