{"title":"Hans Hartung","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"untitled-t1982-h12-hans-hartung","title":"Untitled (T1982-H12) - Hans Hartung","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic abstract composition by Hans Hartung, featuring energetic black strokes against a graduated crimson and white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHans Hartung, a central figure in the development of European abstraction, produced this work in 1982. During this period, Hartung utilised unconventional tools, including spray guns and industrial brushes, to manipulate paint across the canvas surface. This specific piece demonstrates his characteristic approach to gesture and mark-making, where dark, energetic strokes contrast against a modulated background.\n\nThe composition relies on a sense of movement, with black lines appearing to rain down or erupt from the lower register. The background transitions from a pale, almost white upper section to a deep, saturated crimson at the base. This gradient provides a spatial depth that allows the linear elements to exist in a state of tension. Hartung often spoke of his work as a direct transcription of his internal state, prioritising the physical act of painting over representational imagery.\n\nIn his later years, Hartung refined his technique to allow for greater spontaneity. By applying paint with varying degrees of pressure and speed, he created a visual rhythm that feels both calculated and immediate. The interplay between the controlled background wash and the aggressive, scratch-like marks creates a dynamic surface. This print captures the texture and atmospheric quality of the original acrylic application, offering a clear view of the artist's late-career focus on the expressive potential of line and colour field interaction. It is a representative example of his mature style, where the physical presence of the paint remains the primary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Hartung","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872657776975,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879919624527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879919657295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-T1982-H12-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780879572387.jpg?v=1780955304"},{"product_id":"untitled-t1955-23-hans-hartung","title":"Untitled (T1955-23) - Hans Hartung","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful example of mid-century gestural abstraction by Hans Hartung, featuring dynamic black strokes against a neutral, textured ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHans Hartung, a central figure in the development of European abstraction, produced this work in 1955. It belongs to a period where his practice focused on the gestural application of paint, prioritising the physical act of mark-making over representational form. The composition features a series of dark, sweeping strokes that converge towards the centre of the canvas, creating a sense of kinetic energy against a textured, neutral background.\n\nHartung often utilised unconventional tools to apply pigment, allowing for the varied density and transparency seen in these strokes. The contrast between the deep, opaque black marks and the lighter, brushed ground creates a tension that is characteristic of his mid-century output. By removing traditional subject matter, Hartung invites the viewer to engage directly with the rhythm and speed of the brushwork. The work avoids symmetry, instead relying on the balance of directional forces to hold the composition together.\n\nThis piece reflects the broader movement of Art Informel, which emerged in post-war Europe as a rejection of geometric abstraction. Artists within this sphere sought a more spontaneous, intuitive approach to painting. Hartung's work from this decade is noted for its economy of means, where a few decisive gestures are sufficient to define the entire space. The focus remains on the immediacy of the encounter between the artist and the canvas, resulting in a visual record of movement and intent. This print captures the subtle variations in the original paint application, maintaining the integrity of the artist's original gestural language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-three-black-rectangles-on-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Three Black Rectangles on Purple) - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Hartung","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913819791695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913822970191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913823002959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913823035727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913823068495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-T1955-23-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781401085592.jpg?v=1781410133"},{"product_id":"untitled-t1958-3-hans-hartung","title":"Untitled (T1958-3) - Hans Hartung","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1958 abstract composition by Hans Hartung, featuring energetic, gestural black marks against a muted, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHans Hartung, a figure associated with the Art Informel movement, produced this work in 1958. The composition features a series of aggressive, dark, gestural marks set against a muted, atmospheric background. Hartung often utilised unconventional tools, such as brushes with stiff bristles or even scrapers, to achieve these specific linear effects. The resulting forms appear to float within the pictorial space, creating a sense of movement that is both controlled and spontaneous.\n\nIn this period, Hartung moved away from traditional geometric abstraction, preferring a more direct, physical engagement with the canvas. The contrast between the deep black pigment and the softer, greyish tones of the ground creates a tension that defines the work. The marks do not represent external objects; rather, they function as a record of the artist's physical action and speed. By stripping away representational elements, Hartung focuses the viewer on the rhythm of the lines and the balance of the composition.\n\nThis piece reflects the post-war European interest in abstraction as a means of personal expression. Hartung's approach to the canvas is methodical yet energetic. The lines vary in weight and density, suggesting a rapid application of paint that leaves behind a trail of energy. The work remains an example of his ability to command space through minimal means, relying on the interplay of light and shadow to generate depth. As a museum-grade fine art print, this reproduction captures the texture of the original brushwork and the subtle gradations of the background, offering a clear view of Hartung's technical process during the late 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-three-black-rectangles-on-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Three Black Rectangles on Purple) - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Hartung","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949104603471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106405711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106438479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106471247,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106504015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-T1958-3-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781662813597.jpg?v=1781665604"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/hans-hartung.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}