Caviar20 is thrilled to present the work of Louise Nevelson. This is the first time we have had one of her impressive molded paper pulp reliefs in black. It is a haunting example of her work. 

Although Nevelson is best known as a sculptor, Nevelson expanded her practice by exploring different branches of printmaking, like many of her contemporaries. As a printmaker Nevelson was particularly curious, consistently experimenting with different techniques and materials. 

"Nightscape" is a paradigm of Nevelson's visual language and printmaking practice. She utilized the technique of cast paper, whereby paper fibre or pulp is formed into a mold, creating a relief. The striking shapes and features of the work have Nevelson's signature arrangements, forms and texture.

"Nightscape" alludes to African art, hieroglyphs, cubism and utopian or post-apocalyptic architecture. Completed in her signature monochromatic black, the raised height and/or depth of the shapes accentuates their mysterious and meticulous composition from the dark background. 

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"Nightscape”

USA, 1975

Cast paper relief on wove paper

Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil by the artist

From an edition of 75

26.5"H 30.5"W (sheet)

34"H 31"W (framed)

Note: Framed with plexiglass. Minor wear to frame. 

Publisher: Pace Editions, Inc., NYC

Very good condition