Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
Chilean, 1911-2002
“The function of art,” the Surrealist Roberto Matta once stated, “is to unveil the enormous economic, cultural and emotional forces that materially interact in our lives and that constitute the real space in which we live.” In his paintings, Matta sought to expose those forces through the Surrealist practice of automatism, creating work in a free-associative state intended to conjure the unconscious.
After studying architecture in his native Chile, Matta, then 22, chose to pursue the field in Paris, where he mingled with stars of the avant-garde like Gertrude Stein, Salvador Dalí and Walter Gropius. In the late 1930s, he abandoned Paris, together with his job at Le Corbusier’s studio and (for a time) his career, for modern art’s new epicenter, New York City. There, he became a colleague of art legends like Marcel Duchamp and Arshile Gorky.
Although celebrated primarily for his work as a painter, Matta was an equally talented furniture designer. His furniture pieces, like his artworks, are the stuff of dreams. The back of his totem chair, for example, is composed of smiling, cartoonish creatures stacked on top of each other. In his MAgriTTA armchair, the top half of a plush green apple sticks out of large black bowler in homage to its namesake, the Belgian Surrealist René Magritte.
But perhaps the piece that most truly embodies his artistic philosophy is his 1966 Mallite modular system: a collection of spongy, undulating sofas and lounges that can be fitted together to form a puzzle-like room divider. The work, an original edition of which is in MoMA’s permanent collection, has in recent decades been a hard-to-find collectors’ item — until 2019, when Italian design brand Paradisoterrestre issued a reedition, available through Duplex.
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Artist: Roberto Matta
Les Oprime 1983 The Oppressors Modern Etching Framed
By Roberto Matta
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Roberto Matta
The Oppressors Les Oprime 1983
Year: 1983
Signed Edition Size: Signed in pencil, numbered 2/100
Medium Type: Etching
Painter (ca.1912-2002).
Frame Size: 34" x 30.2...
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1980s Modern Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Sans Titre
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sans Titre" 1968, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numbered 30/...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Hecatombe de Toros
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #8
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #8 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #6
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #6 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #5
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #5, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #3
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #3 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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La Dulce Aqua Vita
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: La Dulce Aqua Vita
Medium: Carborundum etching on handmade paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Size: 41 x 48 Inches
Edition: 116/125
Year: 2002
Notes: Publisher: ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #9
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #9, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #1
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #1, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #4
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #4, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #7
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #7, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #2
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #2, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Evilliante
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title:Evilliante
Medium: Etching Carborundum with Collage and hand coloring with pastel on handmade paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: 71/99
Measurem...
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1990s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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"Centre Noeuds" planche #10
By Roberto Matta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #10, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It i...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Paroles Peintes
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1975
Handsigned by the artist in pencil et numérotée 62/75
Publisher : O. Lazar-Vernet, Paris
Printer : Georges Leblanc et Morsang, Paris
38.00 cm. x 27.70 cm...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
The Eld of The World
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: The Eld of The World
Medium: Color Etching and Carborundum on Handmade Paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: 81/125
Measurements: 47.12" x 40"
F...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Folder Los 5 Destacados. Burumbauzerda
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: Folder Los 5 Destacados Burumbauzerda
Medium: Original Etching & Acquatint on Arches Paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: Proof
Measurements: 19.75...
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Theorbes et Belieres
By Roberto Matta
Located in Wilton, CT
Beautiful example of Roberto Matta's book with 1 full color/ full page engraving and 4 black and white vignettes. On Arches. Signed on the justification page by the author and the ...
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1990s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Engraving, Aquatint
DRIOTE LIBEREES
By Roberto Matta
Located in Wilton, CT
Roberto Antonio (Echaurren) Matta (1911 - 2002) "Driote Liberees" Etching & Aquatint on Japon Nacré Paper. Signed in pencil and numbered 73/100. Published and printed by Georges Visa...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Ioessa
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: Ioessa
Medium: color etching and aquatint
Edition Number: 78/100
Year: 1972
Publisher: Atelier Georges Visa, Paris
Reference: L'Oeuvre Grave de Matta, e...
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Driote Liberees
By Roberto Matta
Located in Miami, FL
Roberto Matta
Title: DROITES LIBÉRÉES, 1971
Aquatint on Japan paper
Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 13/100
43 x 32 cm
Published by : Editions Georges Visat
Printed by : Atelie...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Driote Liberees
By Roberto Matta
Located in Miami, FL
Roberto Matta
Title: DROITES LIBÉRÉES, 1971
Aquatint on Japan paper
Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 13/100
43 x 32 cm
Published by : Editions Georges Visat
Printed by : Atelie...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Centre Noeuds
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1974
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered EA 14/15
Artist proof
Publisher : Georges Visat (Paris)
60.50 cm. x 44.00 cm. 23.82 in. x 17.32 in. (paper)
35.50 cm. x...
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Sans Titre, Surrealist Lithograph by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
This raucous scene by Latin American Surrealist Roberto Matta shows leaping nude figures flying through the air above what look like boulders. Their bodies are warped and stretched a...
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1960s Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Les Transeport Signed Limited Edition Aquatint Etching
By Roberto Matta
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
ROBERTO MATTA (1911-2002)
1977
17.5 x 22.5 in
Les Transeport,
Editions Sonet, Stockholm
printed at Atelier Georges Visat, Paris
Etchings with aquatint in colors, Signed in pencil a...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
La Une a L'h Pile (Head to Head), Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early large-scale work by Chilean artist Roberto Matta. In this black-and-white surrealist piece, various figures can be seen in various acts. Signed and numbered in pencil. This edition is not from the Arabic numbered edition of 40.
La Une a L’h Pile (Head to...
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1960s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Droites Liberees V, Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Droites Liberees V
Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002)
Date: 1971
Etching, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 16/100
Image Size: 8.75 x 6 inches
Frame Size: 19.5 x 17 inches
Pub...
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Centre Noeuds
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1974
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated ea 14/15
Publisher : Georges Visat (Paris)
60.50 cm. x 45.00 cm. 23.82 in. x 17.72 in. (paper)
35.50 cm. x 26.50 cm. ...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Centre Noeuds
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1974
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated ea 14/15
Publisher : Georges Visat (Paris)
60.50 cm. x 45.00 cm. 23.82 in. x 17.72 in. (paper)
35.50 cm. x 26.50 cm. ...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Centre Noeuds
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1974
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated ea 14/15
Publisher : Georges Visat (Paris)
60.00 cm. x 45.00 cm. 23.62 in. x 17.72 in. (paper)
35.50 cm. x 26.50 cm. ...
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1970s Abstract Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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No title
By Roberto Matta
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated HC
65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 in. (paper)
49.00 cm. x 37.00 cm. 19.29 in. x 14.57 in. (image)
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Espace de l'Espece, Surrealist Lithograph by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
This lithograph was created by Chilean artist Roberto Matta. Matta creates new dimensions in a blend of organic and cosmic lifeforms in a biomorphic style. He was one of the first ar...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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De trace de pas de trace de…
By Roberto Matta
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed in pencil lower right
Color etching with aquatint
From: Monsour and Matta, Les Damnations, 1966 (11 plates, this one of 7 hors text images)
Edition: 85 portfolios in the re...
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1960s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Untitled 9 from Hom'mere V - N'ous, Surrealist Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911 - 2002)
Title: Untitled 9
Portfolio: Hom'mere V - N'ous
Date: 1985
Medium: Etching and aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 29/100
Im...
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1980s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
L'ergofrage (Naufrage du Titanic), Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: L'ergofrage (Naufrage du Titanic) from Hom'mere III - L'Ergonaute
Date: 1976-77
Medium: Aquatint etching on Japon, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Untitled 3 from Hom'mere V - N'ous Portfolio, Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911 - 2002)
Title: Untitled 3
Portfolio: Hom'mere V - N'ous
Date: 1985
Medium: Etching and aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 29/100
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Untitled 6 from Hom'mere V - N'ous Portfolio, Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911 - 2002)
Title: Untitled 6
Portfolio: Hom'mere V - N'ous
Date: 1985
Medium: Etching and aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 29/100
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Untitled 5 from Hom'mere V - N'ous Portfolio, Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911 - 2002)
Title: Untitled 5
Portfolio: Hom'mere V - N'ous
Date: 1985
Medium: Etching and aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 29/100
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Ça Ira (It'll be fine) by Roberto Matta - Abstract Expressionist
By Roberto Matta
Located in New York, NY
This colorful color lithograph by Roberto Matta was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1976 and comes from an edition of 100 - from the series "Ca Ira" (it'll be fine) Ref. F...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
10PM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002)
Title: 10 PM from L'Arc Obscur des Heures
Year: 1975
Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 125, XXXIII
Image S...
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L'eau est Mana
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: L'eau est Mana
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 200
Size: 21.5 x 30 inches (54.61 x 76.2 cm)
Frame...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
From Fog, Mog, Images (2)
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: From Fog, Mog, Images
Medium: Lithograph
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: 43/100
Measurements: 19.55" x 25.5"
Year: 1971
Note: This piece is sold...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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From Fog, Mog, Images (1)
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: From Fog, Mog, Images
Medium: Lithograph
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: 43/100
Measurements: 19.55" x 25.5"
Year: 1971
Note: This piece is sold UNFR...
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Centre Noeuds Portfolio, Suite of 10 Aquatint Etchings
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
These works express the influence of the collective subconscious icons, South American & popular culture, and psycho-sexuality. Their undeniable beauty keeps the eye engaged in visua...
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1970s Surrealist Roberto Matta Abstract Prints
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Je Fixe des Vertiges, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Surrealist Etching by Chilean artist Roberto Matta, from his series ”Une Saison En Enfer” (A Season in Hell), the famed poem by French poet Arthur Rimbaud. Signed and numbered in pen...
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Untitled 8 from Hom'mere V - N'ous Portfolio
By Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911 - 2002)
Title: Untitled 8
Portfolio: Hom'mere V - N'ous
Date: 1985
Medium: Etching and aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 29/100
Im...
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Judgements: Blitz
By Roberto Matta
Located in London, GB
Plate 1 from 'Judgements'.
Signed in pencil, from the edition of 100.
Printed on Arches wove paper by Atelier Georges Visat, Paris.
Published by Blue Moon Gallery, New York.
Plat...
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Aimera bien qui aimera le dernier
By Roberto Matta
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil, from the edition of 85.
Printed on Lana wove paper and published by Georges Visat, Paris.
Plate: 42 x 32.7 cm.
(Sabatier 194).
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Droites Libérées: Plate 9
By Roberto Matta
Located in London, GB
From 'Droites Libérées', a series which illustrated a poem by Henri Michaux.
Signed in pencil, numbered in Roman numerals from XXV.
From the suite on Japon nacré paper (the total e...
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roberto Matta is a painter who became a noted part of the Surrealist movement. Born Roberto Antonio Sebastian Matta Echaurren in 1922 in Santiago, Chile, the artist began his professional life as an architect and slowly switched to painting. His work often featured complex biomorphic forms in disturbing settings, making him an important influence in the post World War II era. Shop a selection of Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chilean-born Roberto Matta is a modern art painter primarily known for his work in blending surrealism with abstract expressionism. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Fairfield Porter pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.