1975
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.
Yvaral Lithograph "Structure géométrique 1" 1974.
By Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely)
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Yvaral Lithograph Structure géométrique 1 Signed in pencil Numbered 209/225 Circa 1974 59x64 cms 950 euros
Paper
"L’échiquier" by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Exchequer - Victor Vasarely - 1935 Lithography Inscribed on the back "L'échiquier - Lithog (1935)". Paper size: 40x46cm Size of the work: 33x23cm Signature at bottom right in p...
Lithograph
Victor vasarely "Answers to Vasarely "1974
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Artist Victor Vasarely Title of the work Answers to Vasarely - Folkota edition Period 1974 Technique Silkscreen printing Signature Hand-signed Edit...
Paper
Victor Vasarely Kinetics 5
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Victor Vasarely Kinetics 5 double screen print on rhodoid and cardboard editions of the griffon neuchatel (switzerland) 1st edition . 1973 white wood fra...
Paper
Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely) Lithographie - 1978
By Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely)
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely) Lithograph - 1978 Signed by the artist in pencil Numbered in pencil by the artist XXII/C Annotated in pencil 77 x 77 cms 890 euros
Paper
Victor Vasarely - Cithare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Victor VASARELY (1908-1997) - Zither Serigraphy on cardboard with silver background in relief signed lower right Height: 60 cm - Width: 40 cm 1973 900€
Paper
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
Untitled (Geometric Structure), Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: Untitled (Geometric Structure) Year: 1975 Medium: Silkscreen on handmade paper Edition: E.A.; 250 Size: 21.65 x 22.83 inches Condition: Exc...
Screen
Victor Vasarely Signed Original Serigraph, Circa 1970's - Composition Cinetique
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful serigraph in color on black light cardboard, created circa 1970's. By French/Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, considered the father of Op Art. This work is in excellent co...
Paper
Jenge
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen Handsigned by the artist in pencil and 143/300 Catalog : Benavides 1168 58.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 22.83 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 40.00 cm. x 40.00 cm. 15.75 in. x 15.75 in. (i...
Silk
THEZ, Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: THEZ Year: 1982 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 248/250, plus proofs Size: 36.5 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed...
Screen
Lithograph Optical Pop Art Attrib. Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Napoli, IT
Lithograph Optical Pop Art Attrib. Victor Vasarely, 1970s with frame
Paper, Lithograph
