Zao Wou-Ki Untitled

Etching and aquatint, 1971

Limited edition: 76/99

Publisher: Galerie de France (Paris)

Printer: Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut (Paris)

Catalogue Raisonné: [Agerup 215]

73.00 × 54.00 cm (sheet size)
57.50 × 37.50 cm (image size)

Hand-signed by the artist in pencil
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
In good condition

Printed in 5 colors, using 3 plates
Printed on Arches paper

This work is held by our partner gallery in France. While it is considered to be in good condition by local (French) standards, please note that the standards for evaluating the condition of aged items may differ between France and Japan. Please be aware of and accept any signs of age-related wear typical for vintage items (e.g., stains, discoloration, folds, creases, tanning, etc.) before considering a purchase. Please note that we have not physically inspected the item. The artwork is currently stored in France, and delivery may take more than two weeks after your order. Due to the nature of the artwork, returns after purchase are not accepted.

Created in 1971, this piece perfectly demonstrates Zao Wou-Ki's poetic pursuit of "light" and "space." Deep blues, purples, and anthracites overlap in multiple layers, creating a fantastical world that seems to capture the ever-changing moments of atmosphere and landscape.

Through advanced printmaking techniques using 5 colors and 3 plates, the picture surface is given rich depth and translucency. The soft gradations characteristic of aquatint create delicate bleeds reminiscent of watercolors, where forms appear and disappear, conveying both stillness and dynamism simultaneously.

Furthermore, this work was printed by the prestigious Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut in Paris, making it an important piece that speaks to the high level of printmaking expression during Zao Wou-Ki's mature period. Though an abstract painting, it is filled with a lyricism that evokes nature and the cosmos.