Maria Helena Vieira da Silva: 5 Octobre 1789 (1989)
Limited edition print
Artist: Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Title: 5 Octobre 1789, les parisiennes à Versailles
Date: 1989
Medium: Lithography on arches paper (Ediciones Poligrafa)
Dimensions: Frame - 61,5 x 82,5 cm (24,21 x 32,48 in.)
Edition: HC edition of 15
Markings: Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil
Notes: Framed. Underneath the passepartout is the seal of Ediciones Poligrafa (photos can be sent for more information).About
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva’s “Le 5 octobre, les Parisiennes à Versailles” is a deeply evocative abstract representation of a pivotal moment in French revolutionary history: the Women's March on Versailles, which took place on October 5, 1789. Known for her densely constructed compositions and maze-like structures, Vieira da Silva departs from literal historical narrative to create a spatial and emotional impression of the event.
Printed on Arches paper by the respected Spanish publisher Ediciones Polígrafa. The artwork is presented in a golden wooden frame, enhanced with a touch passepartout for depth and elegance, and protected with museum glass quality.
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992) was a renowned Portuguese painter, widely considered one of the most significant figures in European modern art. Her work, deeply influenced by abstraction and the European avant-garde movements, reflects her innovative approach to space, perspective, and geometry. After studying at the Lisbon School of Fine Arts, she moved to Paris in the late 1930s, where she honed her craft and developed a distinctive style. Her paintings often feature intricate, labyrinthine compositions, blending abstract shapes and forms to create immersive, dynamic environments. She explored the relationship between perception and reality, inviting the viewer to engage with her works on multiple sensory levels.
Vieira da Silva’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth and intellectual rigor, blending the tactile with the conceptual. She was influenced by a variety of movements, including Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism, but managed to develop a highly personal language that transcended these genres. Her distinctive use of color and texture allowed her to convey themes of memory, time, and urban transformation. Throughout her career, she exhibited internationally and received numerous accolades, including a place in the prestigious Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Maria Helena Vieira da Silva remains an iconic figure in the world of contemporary art, known for her pioneering contributions to abstraction and modernism.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at a private collection. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Limited edition print
Artist: Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Title: 5 Octobre 1789, les parisiennes à Versailles
Date: 1989
Medium: Lithography on arches paper (Ediciones Poligrafa)
Dimensions: Frame - 61,5 x 82,5 cm (24,21 x 32,48 in.)
Edition: HC edition of 15
Markings: Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil
Notes: Framed. Underneath the passepartout is the seal of Ediciones Poligrafa (photos can be sent for more information).About
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva’s “Le 5 octobre, les Parisiennes à Versailles” is a deeply evocative abstract representation of a pivotal moment in French revolutionary history: the Women's March on Versailles, which took place on October 5, 1789. Known for her densely constructed compositions and maze-like structures, Vieira da Silva departs from literal historical narrative to create a spatial and emotional impression of the event.
Printed on Arches paper by the respected Spanish publisher Ediciones Polígrafa. The artwork is presented in a golden wooden frame, enhanced with a touch passepartout for depth and elegance, and protected with museum glass quality.
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992) was a renowned Portuguese painter, widely considered one of the most significant figures in European modern art. Her work, deeply influenced by abstraction and the European avant-garde movements, reflects her innovative approach to space, perspective, and geometry. After studying at the Lisbon School of Fine Arts, she moved to Paris in the late 1930s, where she honed her craft and developed a distinctive style. Her paintings often feature intricate, labyrinthine compositions, blending abstract shapes and forms to create immersive, dynamic environments. She explored the relationship between perception and reality, inviting the viewer to engage with her works on multiple sensory levels.
Vieira da Silva’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth and intellectual rigor, blending the tactile with the conceptual. She was influenced by a variety of movements, including Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism, but managed to develop a highly personal language that transcended these genres. Her distinctive use of color and texture allowed her to convey themes of memory, time, and urban transformation. Throughout her career, she exhibited internationally and received numerous accolades, including a place in the prestigious Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Maria Helena Vieira da Silva remains an iconic figure in the world of contemporary art, known for her pioneering contributions to abstraction and modernism.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at a private collection. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Limited edition print
Artist: Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Title: 5 Octobre 1789, les parisiennes à Versailles
Date: 1989
Medium: Lithography on arches paper (Ediciones Poligrafa)
Dimensions: Frame - 61,5 x 82,5 cm (24,21 x 32,48 in.)
Edition: HC edition of 15
Markings: Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil
Notes: Framed. Underneath the passepartout is the seal of Ediciones Poligrafa (photos can be sent for more information).About
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva’s “Le 5 octobre, les Parisiennes à Versailles” is a deeply evocative abstract representation of a pivotal moment in French revolutionary history: the Women's March on Versailles, which took place on October 5, 1789. Known for her densely constructed compositions and maze-like structures, Vieira da Silva departs from literal historical narrative to create a spatial and emotional impression of the event.
Printed on Arches paper by the respected Spanish publisher Ediciones Polígrafa. The artwork is presented in a golden wooden frame, enhanced with a touch passepartout for depth and elegance, and protected with museum glass quality.
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908-1992)
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992) was a renowned Portuguese painter, widely considered one of the most significant figures in European modern art. Her work, deeply influenced by abstraction and the European avant-garde movements, reflects her innovative approach to space, perspective, and geometry. After studying at the Lisbon School of Fine Arts, she moved to Paris in the late 1930s, where she honed her craft and developed a distinctive style. Her paintings often feature intricate, labyrinthine compositions, blending abstract shapes and forms to create immersive, dynamic environments. She explored the relationship between perception and reality, inviting the viewer to engage with her works on multiple sensory levels.
Vieira da Silva’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth and intellectual rigor, blending the tactile with the conceptual. She was influenced by a variety of movements, including Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism, but managed to develop a highly personal language that transcended these genres. Her distinctive use of color and texture allowed her to convey themes of memory, time, and urban transformation. Throughout her career, she exhibited internationally and received numerous accolades, including a place in the prestigious Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Maria Helena Vieira da Silva remains an iconic figure in the world of contemporary art, known for her pioneering contributions to abstraction and modernism.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at a private collection. Ownership: Monginho Collection.