À La Gloire de l’image et art poétique II

A large-format color lithograph from 1976, this composition spans two pages, suggesting a book illustration or a diptych. The work features a palette dominated by shades of purple, indigo, and muted gray, with areas of pure white and deep black providing contrast. The upper part of the composition is characterized by broad, horizontal brushstrokes that create an atmospheric, almost ethereal quality, reminiscent of a vast sky or a distant horizon. The central and lower sections feature a denser, more turbulent arrangement of forms. Energetic, gestural marks in deep blues and purples come together to form what appears to be an abstract landscape or a turbulent natural phenomenon. These forms are punctuated by white highlights, suggesting light reflecting off turbulent surfaces or bursts of energy within the composition. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the fluidity of the colors, creates a sense of movement and depth. The print demonstrates Zao Wou-Ki’s mastery of lithography, using the medium to achieve painterly effects. The texture of the paper is visible through the translucent layers of ink, adding to the work’s tactile quality. The overall impression is that of an abstract landscape, imbued with a sense of grandeur and introspection characteristic of the artist’s abstract period.