What is the thematic context of Ambrosia?

tachisme & abstract expressionism, catalan identity & roots, spiritual & existential themes, raw material & texture focus, response to franco's spain, exploring memory & loss, central to tàpies' corpus, recurring textured surfaces

What topics does Ambrosia explore?

abstract expressionism, textured surface, fragmented forms, gestural painting, monochromatic palette, catalan identity, raw emotion

Preview

AR preview

Switch to Print

Buy Hand Made Painting

Switch to Digital Image

Send

X-Ray

Stats

Ambrosia

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

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team

Antoni Tàpies (1923 – 2012)

Explore Antoni Tàpies (1923-2012), the renowned Spanish painter & sculptor! Discover his textured 'pintura matèrica,' Catalan identity, & Art Informel influence.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain)

Discover the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao – an architectural marvel & art destination! Explore stunning titanium designs, diverse collections, and a city transformed by its cultural legacy.

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