VIEIRA DA SILVA (Maria Helena) - Lot 289

VIEIRA DA SILVA (Maria Helena) Paris, Skira / Centre National des Arts Plastiques, circa 1988. An important monographic catalog devoted to Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992), a major figure in 20th-century lyrical abstraction. Born in Lisbon and based in France, the artist developed a unique body of work featuring networks of lines, imaginary architectural constructions, and labyrinthine perspectives that profoundly influenced postwar European painting. Published to coincide with an exhibition organized by the Centre National des Arts Plastiques, this volume presents a comprehensive overview of her artistic career, from her compositions of the 1940s to the grand mental landscapes and urban structures that established her international reputation. The color reproductions allow readers to appreciate the full chromatic richness and spatial complexity of her work. A beautiful reference publication dedicated to one of the most important representatives of the 20th-century École de Paris. Quarto, numerous color illustrations.