Esteban Vicente

American, born Spain, 1903 - 2001

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The image features irregular black shapes and lines intersecting with patches of earthy brown. The abstract composition can be interpreted as a landscape or mountain range, resembling jagged rocks or cliffs. The shapes encourage viewers to find familiar patterns within the layout.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled III, 1962, lithograph (stone and zinc) in ochre and black on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2598

Untitled III

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph (stone and zinc) in ochre and black on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2598

The image shows handwritten text that reads "Five Lithographs by Esteban Vicente." The letters are bold and expressive, written in a free-form style over a soft, subdued background of ink or color wash. The overall presentation is casual and artistic, exuding a sense of movement and energy.
Esteban Vicente, Title Page, 1962, lithograph in brown and white on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2595

Title Page

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph in brown and white on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2595

The image shows bold, sweeping lines and dense, dark shapes arranged abstractly on the canvas. The shapes suggest a rugged landscape or fragmented mountains, while the textured lines resemble brushstrokes or furrowed markings. The design evokes craggy textures or natural formations.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2608

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2608

The image features irregular black and white shapes interlacing across the canvas, creating a dynamic composition of dense, overlapping areas. The lines and textures suggest landscape formations, with light spaces hinting at cloud contours. The piece appears to play with light and shadow, resembling a rough texture or remnants of a monochromatic storm.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2603

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2603

The image shows swirling black lines and bold red brushstrokes creating a dynamic, abstract composition. The black shapes overlap and intertwine like fabric or rocky contours. The vibrant red contrasts with the black. The forms suggest a cloaked figure or dramatic scene, prompting exploration of familiar objects through abstraction.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled V, 1962, lithograph (stone and zinc) in red, brown, and black on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2600

Untitled V

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph (stone and zinc) in red, brown, and black on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2600

The image features broad, sweeping black brush strokes dominating the canvas, creating an intertwining network of lines and shapes. The dense dark areas contrast sharply with the lighter sections, forming an engaging interplay. The shapes vaguely evoke natural elements like cliffs or foliage but remain open to interpretation. The overall effect is one of textured complexity and visual movement.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2607

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2607

This abstract image features dynamic black lines traveling across the canvas in a chaotic yet deliberate manner. The shapes formed by these lines resemble crumpled fabric or a thicket of dense branches woven together. The central space is lighter, suggesting a clearing or an opening, while the edges are darker and more densely packed with lines that twist and loop in unpredictable patterns.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2609

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2609

The image features large, amorphous shapes in shades of red and green. In the center, there is a large green shape with textured edges, alongside a bright red form. Above these, a thin line cuts diagonally across a darker red background. The shapes overlap and interact, creating a fragmented landscape or a topographical map view. Along the bottom, smaller jagged green forms could suggest a mountainous terrain or tree peaks.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph (zinc) in light red, dark red, and green, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2602

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph (zinc) in light red, dark red, and green ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2602

The image displays bold, swirling shapes and blocks of dark tones alongside patches of lighter hues and earthy browns, creating an abstract effect. The dark forms curve and stretch across the canvas, while some areas resemble windswept textures. The shades suggest patterns reminiscent of shadows or textured terrains.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled, 1962, lithograph (zinc and stone) in gray-ochre and black on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2604

Untitled

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph (zinc and stone) in gray-ochre and black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2604

The image displays dynamic shapes and bold brush strokes that blend and overlap across the frame. Splashes of orange and blue are interspersed among chaotic black lines and forms, creating movement and energy. The shapes suggest mountainous landscapes or cityscape outlines. The contrasting colors and irregular forms invite viewers to explore their own connections to the elements.
Esteban Vicente, Untitled IV, 1962, lithograph (stone and zinc) in orange, blue, and black on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2599

Untitled IV

Esteban Vicente · 1962 · lithograph (stone and zinc) in orange, blue, and black on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2599

Bibliography

1987

  • Esteban Vicente: Pinturas y Collages 1925-1985. Exh. cat. Madrid, 1987, 33 (b. 1903)