Description: ALFONSO OSSORIO (1916-1990) was a key player in the first flowerings of the Abstract Expressionist and Art Brut movements. As an artist, he is today best remembered for his assemblages, or what he called, "Congregations". These pieces brought together an extraordinary assortment of found objects which combined - or rather "congregated" - to create original works that were at once grounded (in the ordinary world) and spiritual. However, his own achievements as an artist have tended to be overshadowed by that of "superstars" Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet with whom he shared close friendships and working relationships. Heir to a considerable family fortune, Ossorio was also an early collector of Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut and he was hugely active in America in the promotion of both movements. Original Edition Lithograph on gloss vélin Johannot paper, hinged on black wove paper, as issued, 1951. Paper Size: 8.86 x 10.83 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Published by La Pierre Volante, Paris; printed by l’Imprimerie Studium, 1951. Excellent condition; unframed. Notes: From the album, Peintures initiatiques d'Alfonso Ossorio, 1951. Excerpted from the album (translated from French), It was taken from this album XXXVI examples on papier d'Arches accompanied by color lithography of A. Ossorio, numbered from I to XXXVI. MCDXL examples on pure Johannot thread numbered from I to MCDXL. LX examples on pur fil Johannot, out of commerce. Printed on October 3, 1951 on the presses of l’Imprimerie Studium in Paris. The color lithography accompanying the XXXVI examples on papier d'Arches was pulled by the workshops E. & J. Desjobert.The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. We wish to build long lasting relationships with all of the people we sell to. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality fine art, along with the best service and price in the industry. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!CHECK OUT OUR E-BAY STORE FOR MORE FINE ART, OR E-MAIL US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Price: 716 USD
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
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Artist: Alfonso Ossorio
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1951
Material: Paper
Features: Limited Edition
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
