AmbrosiaAntoni Tàpies · 1989

  • Art movementArt Informel
  • Creation date1989
  • Dimensions600.0 x 250.0 cm
  • MuseumGuggenheim Museum Bilbao
Antoni Tàpies was identified with a variety of Art Informel known as Tachisme—from the French word tache, meaning a stain or blot—for the rich textures and pooled colors that seemed to have occurred almost accidentally on his canvases. In his

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About this artwork

  • Title: Ambrosia
  • Artist: Antoni Tàpies
  • Year: 1989
  • Original dimensions: 600.0 x 250.0 cm
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Keywords: modern abstract, gestural brushwork, fragmented artwork

Questions & Answers

When was "Ambrosia" made?

The creation of "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies is dated 1989.

What is the dominant hue of "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies?

The dominant hue of "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Is "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies in the public domain, and why?

"Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Antoni Tàpies died in 2012.

What was Antoni Tàpies's age when "Ambrosia" was created?

Antoni Tàpies was 66 years old when creating "Ambrosia" in 1989. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1923.

Who created "Ambrosia"?

"Ambrosia" was created by Antoni Tàpies. The information on this page describes Antoni Tàpies's original work.

What color leads the composition of "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies?

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What does "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies depict?

The themes present in "Ambrosia" by Antoni Tàpies include abstract expressionism, textured surface, fragmented forms, gestural painting, monochromatic palette, catalan identity, raw emotion. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

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