Jean Arp was born Hans Arp on September 16, 1886, in Strasbourg. In 1904, after leaving the École des Arts et Métiers, Strasbourg, he visited Paris and published his poetry for the first time. From 1905–07, Arp studied at the Kunstschule, Weimar and in 1908 went to Paris, where he attended the Académie Julian. In 1909, he moved to Switzerland and in 1911 was a founder of the Moderner Bund group there. The following year, he met Robert and Sonia Delaunay in Paris and Wassily Kandinsky in Munich.
Arp participated in the Erste Deutsche Herbstsalon in 1913 at the gallery Der Sturm, Berlin. After returning to Paris in 1914, he became acquainted with Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, Amedeo Modigliani and Pablo Picasso. In 1915, he moved to Zurich, where he executed collages and tapestries, often in collaboration with his future wife Sophie Taeuber (who became known as Sophie Taeuber-Arp after they married in 1922).
In 1916, Hugo Ball opened the Cabaret Voltaire, which was to become the center of Dada activities in Zurich for a group that included Arp, Marcel Janco, Tristan Tzara, and others. Arp continued his involvement with Dada after moving to Cologne in 1919. In 1922, he participated in the Kongress der Konstruktivisten in Weimar and the Exposition Internationale Dada at Galerie Montaigne in Paris. Soon thereafter, he began contributing to magazines such as Merz, Mécano, De Stijl and later, to La Révolution surréaliste.
Arp’s work appeared in the first exhibition of the Surrealist group at the Galerie Pierre, Paris in 1925. In 1926, he settled in Meudon, France. In 1931, Arp was associated with the Paris based group Abstraction-Création and the periodical transition. Throughout the 1930s and until the end of his life, he continued to write and publish poetry and essays. In 1942, he fled Meudon for Zurich after which he was to make Meudon his primary residence again in 1946. The artist visited New York in 1949 on the occasion of his solo show at Curt Valentin’s Buchholz Gallery. In 1950, he was invited to execute a relief for the Harvard Graduate Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1954, Arp received the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale. A retrospective of his work was held at the Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1958, followed by another at the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris in 1962. Arp died on June 7, 1966, in Basel.
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La Cathedrale est Un Coeur, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - La Cathedrale est Un Coeur, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.5 x 8.25...
Etching
Jean Arp, Sieben Arpaden - Portfolio of 7 Lithographs, Original Prints
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (1886-1966) Arpaden, 1923/1958 Medium: Set of 7 lithographs on paper Dimensions: 38 x 26.5 cm Edition of 180: Not signed, not numbered (as issued) Printed from the original...
Lithograph
Precipice, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Precipice, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.5 x 8.25 inches, Size: 1...
Etching
Constellation aux cinq formes
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1956 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 125 ex. Publisher : Société suisse des arts graphiques Catalog : [Arntz 333] 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 i...
Lithograph
Documenta Geigy Das Unbehagen in der Kunst (Planche VII)
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Wood engraving, 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 187/300 Publisher : Geigy A.G., Bâle, Suisse Catalog : [Arntz 245] 58.50 cm. x 39.50 cm. 23.03 in. x 15.55 in. (...
Engraving
Qu'est-Ce Que C'est Que Ca, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Qu'est-Ce Que C'est Que Ca, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.2...
Etching
ARP, Jean. Sphere de sable ( RARE LIMITED EDITION), No. 13 of 20 copies .
By Jean Arp
Located in New York, NY
ARP, Jean, poems by Georges HUGNET. Paris; Robert-J. Godet 193. Collection "Pour mes amis" With 35 illustrations integrated with the text (2 full-page), by J. Arp. Small 8vo, [...
Other Medium
Poupee, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Poupee, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 12.75 x 9.5 inches, Size: 15 x...
Etching
Une Onde Blanche, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - Une Onde Blanche, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 9.5 x 6.75 inches, Si...
Etching
Abstract Modern Linocut Print by Jean Arp, 1938, Constellations XXe Siecle No. 4
By Jean Arp
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Jean Arp Title: Constellations Portfolio: XXe Siecle No. 4 Medium: Linocut Date: 1938 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 19 3/4" x 16 3/4" Sheet Size: 12 5/8" x 9 5/8" Signature...
Linocut
Jean Arp (1886-1966) - Color screen print on paper - 1953
By Jean Arp
Located in Varese, IT
Color screen print, edited in 1953. Limited edition of 300 copies, numbered as 179/300 in lower left corner. Hand-signed in pencil by artist in lower left corner. Paper size: 65 x 5...
Paper, Screen
Jean Arp, Set of 2 Woodcuts, Original Prints from 1958
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (1886-1966) Title 1: Masken Title 2: Es schneit nach oben Year of creation: 1958 Medium: Set of 2 woodcut prints on paper Dimensions: 38 x 27 cm Edition of 180: Not signed, ...
Woodcut
La Maitre-Cloueur, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - La Maitre-Cloueur, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches, ...
Etching
Jean Arp - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Original Etching 1954 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
Jean Arp - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Original Etching 1954 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
De la Famille des Étoiles
By Jean Arp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jean Arp, also known as Hans Arp (1886-1966), was an impressive contributor to the avant-garde movement of the 20th century. Arp was active during the crucial years that shaped Europ...
Lithograph
Variable Picture (3 x 7 = 21 Shapes) - French German
By Jean Arp
Located in London, GB
This multiple is hand signed by the artist “J. Arp” in blue ballpoint pen on a label, verso. It is also hand numbered in blue ballpoint pen, from the edition of 100 on a label, verso...
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Untitled
By Henri Goetz
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Edition: 25 (9/25) (see photo) Engraving, drypoint & carborundum Printed by the artist Condition: Excellent, slight residue on rever...
Drypoint, Etching
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H 15.7 in W 11.8 in
José Niebla Spanish Artist Original Hand Signed silkscreen 1996 n3
Located in Miami, FL
José Niebla (Spain, 1945) Untitled, 1996 silkscreen on paper 15.8 x 11.9 in. (40 x 30 cm.) Edition of 150 ID: NIE1205-005-150_5 Hand-signed by author
Paper, Engraving, Screen
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H 15.87 in W 11.93 in D 0.08 in
Les Archéologues IV Lithograph, Surrealist, Signed, 1920s Edition
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
From the Series “Métamorphoses”, one of the most important graphic works of the founder of the “Metafisica” Movement. Original colour etching numbered and signed by the artist, reali...
Lithograph
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H 16.125 in W 12.875 in
Salvador Dali, Apparition of Dulcinea, from Don Quichotte de la Manche, 1957
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Salvador Dali (1904–1989), titled Apparition de Dulcinee (Apparition of Dulcinea), from the folio Pages choisies de Don Quichotte de la Manche (Selected ...
Lithograph
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Salvador Dalí 1970s Surrealist Dated and Signed Work on Paper
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
Salvador Dalí 1970s Surrealist Dated and Signed Work on Paper This significant work on paper is a silkscreen print by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), part of the famous series dedicated ...
Lithograph
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H 16.125 in W 12.875 in
Salvador Dali, The Wine Skins, from Don Quichotte de la Manche, 1957
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Salvador Dali (1904–1989), titled Les Outres du Vin (The Wine Skins), from the folio Pages choisies de Don Quichotte de la Manche (Selected Pages of Don ...
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.25 in
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953
By Joan Miró
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 album Miro Recent Paintings. Published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New Y...
Lithograph
Unavailable|$716
H 10 in W 7.5 in
Wifredo Lam, Untitled, from Ediciones Poligrafa, 1979
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Wifredo Lam (1902–1982), titled Sin titulo (Untitled), from the album Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona - Redfern Gallery, London, originates from the 1979 ...
Lithograph
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H 32.88 in W 26.58 in D 1.19 in
Modern Salvador Dalí Surrealist Signed and Numbered Original Work on Paper
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
Modern Salvador Dalí Surrealist Signed and Numbered Original Work on Paper *Le rêve onirique*, a colour lithograph created by Salvador Dalí in 1974. The sheet belongs to a series ...
Lithograph
Untitled
By José María Yturralde
Located in Barcelona, CT
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Lithograph
$9,000
H 32 in W 37 in
"Untitled" Donald Judd, Black and White, Stripes, Minimalist, Abstract Art
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Donald Judd Untitled, 1980 Signed "Judd" in pencil lower right margin and numbered Aquatint on etching paper Image 24 1/4 x 29 1/4 inches Sheet 29 1/8 x 34 inches Edition 29/150 Pro...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
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H 11.75 in W 8.325 in
Untitled III (Jörg Remé, Jörg Krichbaum, ~34% OFF)
By Jörg Remé
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joerg Reme Untitled III from "von den Stunden" Folio Color Lithograph on handmade paper with deckled edges 1972 Size: 11.75 x 8.325 inches (29.8 × 21.1 cm) Edition: 31 of 250 Signed ...
Lithograph
A Travers Les Myrtes du Reve, Minimalist Etching by Jean Arp
By Jean Arp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Arp, French (1886 - 1966) - A Travers Les Myrtes du Reve, Portfolio: Vers Le Blanc Infini, Year: 1960, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, Edition: 349/499, Image Size: 13 x 9.5 ...
Etching
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H 30.12 in W 22.05 in
Jean Arp, Rot Gelb - Original Lithograph from 1966, Abstract Print
By Jean Arp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jean Arp (German-French, 19886-1966) Rot Gelb, 1966 Medium: Lithograph on wove paper Dimensions: 76.5 x 56 cm Edition of 300: Numbered and stamped by the artist's estate Publisher: H...
Lithograph
No title
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 77/160 46.80 cm. x 48.80 cm. 18.43 in. x 19.21 in. (paper) 41.00 cm. x 41.00 cm. 16.14 in. x 16.14 in. (image) Certificat...
Lithograph
"Le Soleil Recercle"
By Jean Arp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern Color Woodcut, entitled "Le Soleil Recercle", was realized by the legendary French/German Surrealist artist Jean Arp circa 1...
Woodcut
Soleil recerclé
By Jean Arp
Located in Paris, FR
Wood engraving, 1966 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/60 Publisher : Louis Broder (Paris) 54.50 cm. x 43.50 cm. 21.46 in. x 17.13 in. (paper) 31.60 cm. x 31.60 cm. ...
Wood, Engraving
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H 20.5 in W 18.25 in D 0.5 in
"Maske", Mid Century Modern Limited Edition Abstract Woodcut, Hand Signed
By Jean Arp
Located in Soquel, CA
Original limited edition hand signed bi-color abstract woodcut print by Jean (Hans) Arp (French/Swiss, 1886/87 - 1966), 1958. This mid century modern abstract geometric in bold yello...
Paper, Woodcut
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Blue Composition - Original Screen Print by Jean Arp - 1970s
By Jean Arp
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition is an original color screen print realized by the famous artist Jean Arp during the 1970s. Not signed and not numbered. Good conditions Signed on plate on the low...
Screen
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H 12.21 in W 8.86 in D 0.04 in
Black Composition (Idol) - Original Screen Print by Jean Hans Arp - 1970s
By Jean Arp
Located in Roma, IT
Black Composition (Idol) is an original color green print realized by the famous artist Jean Hans Arp during the 1970s. Good conditions Signed on plate on the lower left. Artist's ...
Screen
Jean Arp - Composition - Original Etching
By Jean Arp
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Arp - Composition - Original Etching 1938 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unumbered as issued
Etching
Constellation
By Jean Arp
Located in Fairlawn, OH
From: XXe Siecle, Volume 13, 1959 Published by G. San Lazzaro for A. Maeght, Paris Printed by F. Mourlot, Paris Edition: 2000 (There was also a pencil signed edition) Note: First...
Woodcut
Gondelor
By Jean Arp
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned From: Le Soleil Recerlé, Paris, L. Broder, 1966 Published by Louis Broder, Paris Total Edition: 185 sets of the nineteen woodcuts Color Woodcut Original folder intact...
Woodcut
Constellation II
By Jean Arp
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 280, this one of 200 on velin d'Arches paper (77/200) Published by Guilde de la Gravure a Geneve Note: An impression of this image is in the...