Sku: YY0201
Artist: Pietro Consagra
Title: Layers
Year: 1959
Signed: No
Medium: Woodblock
Paper Size: 12.25 x 9.5 inches ( 31 x 24 cm )
Image Size: 12.25 x 9.5 inches ( 31 x 24 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: This original lithograph was published in 1959 in Chroniques du Jour, a supplement to XXe Siècle no. 13, one of the most influential postwar art publications devoted to modern and contemporary art. Founded by critic and publisher Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, XXe Siècle became renowned for commissioning original lithographs from many of the leading artists of the 20th century, transforming each issue into both a publication and a collectible portfolio of fine art prints. The composition reflects the gestural abstraction and graphic experimentation that defined European postwar modernism. Deep black vertical forms dominate the center of the image, punctuated by delicate linear markings, symbols, and scattered luminous accents that appear to float across the surface. These calligraphic elements create a sense of rhythm and spatial tension, balancing structure with spontaneity. Surrounding the darker central field is a textured ground composed of layered rectangular forms in warm neutral tones, evoking weathered walls, architectural fragments, or assembled panels. The contrast between the dense black passages and the softly modulated background gives the composition both visual weight and atmospheric depth. Printed during the pre-digital era using traditional lithographic techniques, the work retains the rich tonal subtleties, tactile surface quality, and expressive immediacy associated with mid-century European printmaking. As an original lithograph issued directly through XXe Siècle, it holds both artistic and historical significance within the context of postwar art publishing. A sophisticated and highly collectible work, appealing to collectors of lyrical abstraction, School of Paris aesthetics, and important mid-century European lithographs. Framing available upon request. Paper Size: [please confirm dimensions] Image Size: [please confirm dimensions] Framed: Framing available upon request. Ask our experts. Condition: [please confirm condition grade] Shipping and Handling: We ship worldwide. For both domestic and international shipments, we use heavy, thick-walled UPS and FedEx-approved shipping tubes for all items that can be rolled. Items that cannot be rolled are packed flat. Attention International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine these additional costs prior to purchasing.