{"product_id":"hanna-ben-dov-elan-lyrique-encre-originale-papier-arches","title":"Hanna BEN-DOV (1919–2009) \"Lyrical Impetus\" Circa 1960","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginal ink on ARCHES® art paper, original studio backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original ink on paper is a work of remarkable vibrancy signed by Hanna Ben-Dov, an iconic figure of the Second School of Paris and Lyrical Abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some of the denser compositions of the era, this piece is striking for its airy dynamic and its incredible sense of rhythm. The artist’s gesture is one of total fluidity, releasing a spontaneous energy where the black ink masterfully dialogues with the luminous matte finish of the paper. Faithful to the artist's creative habits, the work is presented on its original heavy paper studio backing, creating a perfect contrast that highlights the noble texture and natural deckled edges of the Arches paper. A work of great modernity, ideal for bringing lightness and timeless elegance to a contemporary interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context: The Mastery of Post-War Gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettling in Paris in the late 1940s, the Israeli-born artist Hanna Ben-Dov befriended Constantin Brancusi and quickly established herself as a central figure of the capital's avant-garde. She exhibited regularly alongside giants of her generation such as Joan Mitchell, Jean Degottex, and Zao Wou-Ki. The 1960s marked the peak of her exploration of ink and wash. It was during this prosperous period that she participated in crucial exhibitions (Galerie Cinq Mars, Groupe de Largentière) that would seal her reputation among the great abstract painters of her generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe POPINCOURT Gallery’s Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Lyrical Abstraction by definition rejects figurative representation, this ink drawing by Hanna Ben-Dov possesses a rare evocative power. One is surprised to discern, throughout the suspended lines and nervous strokes, the stylized silhouette of a figure caught in a run or a joyful dance. This is the magic of her work in the 1960s: making the imagination vibrate with an economy of means close to Zen art. \u003cbr\u003eThis piece combines two major attributes for collectors. On one hand, the nobility of its Arches paper with the \"infinity\" watermark, guaranteeing museum quality. On the other, its reverse side, which bears the official ink stamp of the Mairie de Labeaume (Ardèche), the village where the artist retired at the end of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hanna Ben-Dov (1919–2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Élan Lyrique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Artist's studio estate \/ Institutional collection (Official stamp from the Mairie de Labeaume on the reverse)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original ink on art paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional backing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paper from the ARCHES® France mill (the brand's prestigious watermark accompanied by the infinity symbol ∞ is visible when held up to the light in the lower left of the sheet).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the work alone\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33 × 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (with original backing)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44 × 33.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed “Ben Dov” in the upper right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique period mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original drawing fixed onto its studio art backing cut by the artist, adorned with a hand-drawn gray-black framing border (an integral part of the visual composition).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good overall condition. Some slight historical handling marks in the upper left of the outer cardboard backing, evidence of its life in the studio and its journey, with no impact on the splendor of the central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is sold unframed. To respect the original studio mounting and the border drawn by Hanna Ben-Dov, we suggest a modern \"shadow box\" frame or a minimalist black frame with deep spacing, highlighting the relief of the two superimposed papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÉlan Lyrique Hanna Ben-Dov 1960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah BEN DOV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59865845825870,"sku":"HBD-EDP-1016","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/260822-hanna-ben-dov-elan-lyrique-encre-abstraite.png?v=1787391643","url":"https:\/\/bgtgu2-fp.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/hanna-ben-dov-elan-lyrique-encre-originale-papier-arches","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}