Yves Commerre (1920–1986) Abstract India ink on paper – Signed work – 20th century

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Yves Commerre (1920–1986) Abstract India ink on paper – Signed work – 20th century

Name: Yves Commerre (1920–1986) Abstract India ink on paper – Signed work – 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: BIXF4D2MF3
Price: 370 EUR
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370 €

Period 20th century

Style Other style

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This original work by Yves Commerre testifies to the freedom of gesture and the expressive power of post-war French abstraction.

The Second World War appears as a pivotal moment in his life. The Seine-et-Marne Departmental Archives recall his incarceration at La Santé prison during the war and the importance of sketching from life during this period, as a survival technique for the eye: to keep looking, to draw despite everything, to maintain a grasp on reality.

Created in India ink on paper, the composition unfolds in a network of vibrant, almost calligraphic lines, where the stroke becomes a language. The artist explores the balance between control and spontaneity, revealing a dense, rhythmic, and profoundly vibrant graphic style.

In the drawing, the line is not merely an outline; it becomes a structure: a way of assembling the world through tension, hatching, and rhythm.

The drawing is enhanced by a simple gold-rimmed frame and a light mat, elegantly highlighting the power of the black on paper.

Details of the artwork:

Artist: Yves Commerre (1920–1986)
Technique: India ink on paper
Signature: Signed lower right
Image size: 15 × 19 cm
Framed size: 39.5 × 35.5 cm
Framing: Simple gold frame, light mat
Condition: Very good overall condition
Period: 20th century
Unique artwork

About the artist: Yves Commerre belongs to the lineage of French artists who explored gestural and graphic abstraction in the 20th century. His work, now primarily held in private collections, appeals to modern art enthusiasts with its sincerity and expressive power.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Other style (Drawings of Other style Style)
Period	20th century (Drawings 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Length (cm)	35
Width (cm)	39
Internal reference	1580/3