Olle Bærtling, original lithographic art magazine cover from 1950s, with oak tree frame
Olle Bærtling, original lithographic art magazine cover from 1950s, with oak tree frame
Original lithographic cover of the art magazine ‘Art d'Aujourd'hui’ from the 1950s. Art d'Aujourd'hui was a significant French contemporary art magazine published between 1949 and 1954. It played a pivotal role in promoting modernist and avant-garde movements in post-war Europe.
The art is by Olle Bærtling, who was a prominent Swedish painter and sculptor renowned for his contributions to geometric abstraction and concrete art in the post-war era. Bærtling is best known for his "open form" compositions, characterized by sharp-angled, triangular color fields that appear to extend beyond the canvas edges. This approach aimed to convey a sense of infinite space and dynamic movement. He believed that art should transcend the canvas, integrating with architecture and public spaces to enhance the viewer's experience.
The piece is framed with a hand made deep oak tree frame and placed on a light background.
H 41 x W 34 cm.