Ripollés. Original Lithograph. 50 copies

Striking original lithography signed by Juan Garcia Ripollés, numbered and part of a limited edition. The lithography is an exclusive and colorful work of art, in line with the style of the prestigious Spanish artist. The bright colors, cubist-style aesthetic and balanced composition turn it into a very interesting piece for contemporary art lovers and collectors of works by top-of-the-line artists. The lithography is mounted on a discreet white frame with a protecting glass pane. The frame lets us see the papers irregular borders, creating a highly attractive and decorative item. The lithography bears the inscription VIIXL/L (17/50 ?)written by hand on the bottom left corner. The artists signature (Ripollés) is clearly visible to the right. The image depicts an anthropomorphic figure of a clear cubist style, with white borders and a fine display of bright colors. The figure is composed of a circular shape that contains the head (with a big-sized face) and the body with its two arms. This shape is on top of a skirt under which we can see two small feet. The figure is smiling; the faces left side is awake and happy, while the right side seems to be sleeping. The arms are holding a bright red heart. The figures different colors (blue, green, orange, yellow and black) stand out powerfully over the lovely pink-mauve background. Its fine colors and intense contemporary look turn this lithography by Ripollés into a highly interesting work, both artistically and aesthetically speaking. Measurements: Lithography: Width: 15.33 in / 29 cm. Height: 18.9 in / 48 cm. Frame: Width: 22 in / 22 cm. Height: 25.98 in / 66 cm.Juan Garcia Ripollés Biography Juan Garcia Ripollés, also known as Ripo or Beato Ripo, is a Spanish artist born in Alzira (Valencia) in 1932. His work includes paintings, engravings and sculptures. Ripolles had a though childhood and had to work as a scrap dealer and industrial painter, but his passion for art made him attend evening classes in the School of Arts and Crafts of Castellon, the city where he spent his childhood and adolescence. In 1954 he moved to Paris where he strived to reach his maximum goal: becoming a painter. Four years later he exposed his paintings in the famous Drouand David art gallery, where masters such as Picasso or Chagall had hung their paintings before. In the 1960s he returns to Spain and lives in different places: Seville, Cordoba, Chipiona and Cercedilla (Madrid). In 2010 he goes back to Castellon de la Plana and now he lives and works there. Juan Garcia Ripollés has been awarded the Gold Flagship of Alzira and the Valencia Award to the Arts. His works are spread all over the world in galleries, collections, museums and public spaces.