Etching No. 2Pierre Soulages · 1952

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementTachisme
  • Creation date1952
  • MuseumTate Modern

Pierre Soulages (1919 –)

Pierre Soulages (1919-2022) was a French abstract painter famed as 'the painter of black.' Explore his innovative 'Outrenoir' style, luminous textures & Tachist works.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Etching No. 2
  • Artist: Pierre Soulages
  • Year: 1952
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Tate Modern
  • Movement: Tachisme
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: red band composition, print art, etching no. 2

Questions & Answers

How does the style of "Etching No. 2" relate to its creator's era?

"Etching No. 2" belongs to the Tachisme movement, and its creator worked in the Modern era.

What luminance does "Etching No. 2" by Pierre Soulages have?

The luminance recorded for "Etching No. 2" by Pierre Soulages is gentle luminance.

Is "Etching No. 2" by Pierre Soulages a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Etching No. 2" by Pierre Soulages has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

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