{"product_id":"vier-maal-zwart-armando","title":"Vier maal zwart - Armando","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist composition by Dutch artist Armando, featuring a grid of four black panels accented by industrial rivet motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmando, born Herman Dirk van Dodeweerd, was a Dutch artist whose practice often engaged with the weight of history and the physical presence of materials. In 'Vier maal zwart' (Four Times Black), the artist presents a grid-like structure composed of four distinct panels. The work is defined by its monochromatic application of black paint, which creates a sense of absolute density and absorption. The surface is punctuated by a series of rivets or circular indentations that trace the borders of the quadrants, suggesting an industrial or architectural origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's interest in the concept of 'schuldig landschap' or guilty landscape, where the physical environment retains traces of past trauma. By utilising a stark, repetitive geometry, Armando removes the distraction of colour, forcing the viewer to confront the texture and the physical reality of the paint itself. The rivets act as a rhythmic, mechanical element that contrasts with the deep, matte void of the black fields. This tension between the industrial construction and the void-like quality of the surface is characteristic of his later period, where he moved away from more gestural marks toward a controlled, almost clinical examination of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is strictly ordered, yet it possesses a heavy, imposing quality that commands attention. The repetition of the circular motifs provides a sense of scale, grounding the otherwise ethereal darkness of the panels. As a fine art print, this work maintains the stark contrast and the subtle variations in surface texture present in the original oil painting. It is a study in restraint, offering a meditative experience through its reduction of visual information to the most essential elements of light, shadow, and structure.\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\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/construction-al6-laszlo-moholy-nagy\" 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;\"\u003eConstruction AL6 - László Moholy-Nagy — László Moholy-Nagy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Armando","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58695086113103,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58695091487055,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58695091519823,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58695091552591,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58695091585359,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58695091618127,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58695091650895,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58695091683663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58695091716431,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58695091749199,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58695091781967,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58695091814735,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vier-maal-zwart_Poster_CompositorV1_1788733788324.jpg?v=1788734654","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/vier-maal-zwart-armando","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}