"Composition of Two Grays: Black and White" published in 1970 exemplifies his style at that time of Art Informel and its emphasis on minimalist composition and incorporation of calligraphic elements. In Composition in Two Grays … we see a cloth printed with a faint abstract design together with an superimposed calligraphic scribble surrounded by a swirling cloud and four dots placed in the four direction of the compass. Framed in a acid-free mat, plexiglass and a simple white frame with a 3/4 inch face and 1 inch depth. Pencil signed lower right; pencil lettered "W" lower left.Spanish painter, sculptor and art theorist Antoni Ta?pies (1923-2012) is one of the most famous European artists of the post-war period and in the contemporary art scene. In 1948 he helped co-found the first post-World War II art movement in Spain which was closely aligned with Surrealism and Dadaism. His early works were influenced by Paul Klee and Joan Miro. Ta?pies' international reputation was well established by the end of the 1950s. He was also politically active in the Catalonian opposition to the fascist Franco Regime.As a highly prolific painter, writer, sculptor and graphic artist he was the subject of numerous international exhibitions, including retrospectives in Europe and the USA. His work is found in major private and international collections. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Art: 22" H x 29" W; Frame: 25.5" H x 34" W]. In good condition.

In good condition.