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Inhabited silence

Creator: Michel Seuphor
Offered by: Boccara Gallery

Description
In 1934, Seuphor and his wife abruptly left Paris for a "spiritual retreat" in the south of France that lasted 14 years, including a period of activity in the Belgian Resistance. After their return in 1948, Seuphor established himself as a preeminent chronicler of European abstraction, drawing on his experiences, convictions, and remarkable memory to publish more than a dozen books on modern painting and sculpture.

During this period, Seuphor created what he called “gap drawings”—complex, intricate pen drawings featuring horizontal lines and empty spaces. From this play of lines and negative space emerged abstract forms that spoke to deeper, more intangible truths. The inspiration came in 1951 while working on a historical biography of Mondrian, as Seuphor sought to apply the painter’s philosophy of horizontality and verticality to his own work.

Artist's signature: Signed, numbered "1/6" and the Ateliers' mark embroidered below; Titled "Silence habité" on the Bolduc
Serial number: 1/6
Type: Tapestry
Manufacture: Atelier Raymond Picaud, Aubusson France

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wool.
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	764578

Dimensions

W.	80.31 in;	H.	67.72 in;
W.	204 cm;	H.	172 cm;

Message from Seller:

Boccara Gallery, a renowned international gallery, specializes in prestigious modern and antique tapestries, as well as artistic rugs, featuring works by pioneers like Picasso, Calder, and Le Corbusier. With over 30 years of expertise under the leadership of Didier Marien, the gallery also showcases sophisticated furniture by French designer Jean-Yves Lanvin and represents prominent contemporary artists. | 212.901.0432 | info@boccara.com