1958
Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.
Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”
Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.
Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Olympia : Sky and Sun (Op Art Spiral) - Original Screen Print, 1971
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, IDF
Victor Vasarely Olympia : Sky and Sun (Op art spiral), 1971 Original 15 colors screenprint Printed signature in the plate On paper 100 x 78 cm (c. 40 x 31 in) REFERENCES : Catalog...
Screen
Composition in colour - Lithograph, 1956
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Paris, IDF
Sonia Delaunay (after) Composition in colour, 1956 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) On wove paper 31.5 x 23.5 cm (c. 12.4 x 9 in) Edited by San Lazaro...
Lithograph, Stencil
Origins : Cinetic Composition with Toys - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, IDF
Victor Vasarely Origins : Cinetic Composition with Toys Original Lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 200 On BFK Rives vellum 56 x 76 cm (c. 22 c 30 in) Very good condition,...
Lithograph
Abstract composition - Lithograph, 1956
By Serge Poliakoff
Located in Paris, IDF
Serge POLIAKOFF Abstract Composition, 1956 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet Workshop) Printed signature in the plate On wove paper 31.5 x 24 cm (c. 12.2 x 9.4 in) Edition San Lazarr...
Lithograph, Stencil
YKA : Cinetic Composition in Red end Blue - Original Screen Print, HANDSIGNED
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, IDF
Victor VASARELY YKA : Cinetic Composition in Red end Blue, 1989 Original screenprint Signed in pencil Numbered /75 On Arches vellum 61 x 54 cm (c.24 x 22 in) REFRENCE : Catalog rai...
Screen
Geometric Composition - Original Lithograph
By Max Bill
Located in Paris, IDF
Max BILL (1908-1994) Geometric composition, 1975 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Unsigned Limited edition of 575 unnumbered copies On Arches vellum paper 35 x 27 cm (c. 14 x ...
Lithograph
Tecoma Lithograph by Victor Vasarely, Op Art, Signed, 1972, Framed
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Roma, IT
Tecoma is a wonderful colored lithograph with a black, blue, pink abstract composition realized by Victor Vasarely in 1972. The plate is from the portfolio Octal edited by Bruckmann...
Lithograph
The Fifties 5
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, FR
Silkscreen, 1989 Edition : 74/100 Publisher : Pesti Mühely, Budapest 70.00 cm. x 57.00 cm. 27.56 in. x 22.44 in. (paper) 56.50 cm. x 45.00 cm. 22.24 in. x 17.72 in. (image) Handsig...
Silk
The Fifties
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, FR
Silkscreen, 1989 Edition : 74/100 Printer : Pesti Muheli (Budapest) 70.00 cm. x 57.00 cm. 27.56 in. x 22.44 in. (paper) 57.00 cm. x 45.00 cm. 22.44 in. x 17.72 in. (image) Handsign...
Silk
Kandahar Screen Print, Op Art, Signed, Edition of 100, 1955
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Roma, IT
Kandahar is a contemporary artwork realized by Victor Vasarely in 1955. Screen print on wove paper after a painting of 1951. Hand signed and numbered on the lower margin. Edition ...
Screen
Victor Vasarely (after) - Stencil
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Victor Vasarely (after) - pochoir print by Daniel Jacomet Published in the deluxe art review, XXe Siecle 1958 Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro. Victor Vasarely...
Stencil
Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely offset lithograph poster, Op Art print
By Victor Vasarely
Located in New York, NY
Victor Vasarely Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely poster, 1967 Offset lithograph 35 × 19 1/4 inches Unframed, unsigned Published by London Arts Group Rare 1967 offset lithograph The work...
Lithograph, Offset
