Victor Vasarely Clown

Silkscreen, 1987

Limited edition of 275 (214/275)

Publisher: Galerie Börjesson (Malmö)

Printer: At. Silium (Paris)

Catalogue: Benavides 425

85.00 cm × 55.00 cm (sheet size)

76.00 cm × 43.00 cm (image size)

Hand-signed by the artist in pencil

Certificate of authenticity included

Condition: Very good

Artwork Description

"Clown" is an impressive silkscreen print that combines Victor Vasarely's vibrant color sensibility and sophisticated geometric composition from his later years.

The geometric forms, unfolding within a vertical format, create a light rhythm and visual dynamism through strong color contrasts and precise composition. Subtle variations introduced within the regular structure imbue the image with a humorous and lively movement.

The visual illusion, a hallmark of Op Art that Vasarely pursued, is vividly present in this work. The flat figures suggest depth, constantly shifting as the viewer's gaze moves, creating a unique space where stillness and motion, order and playfulness coexist.

Typical of works from the late 1980s, this piece showcases Vasarely's long-cultivated compositional theories in a refined form, offering an intellectual yet approachable charm.