1957 Vintage Print Plate Emil Nolde Luminous Sea 1948 Expressionist

Description: "Luminous Sea, 1948" Source: Emil Nolde, published in 1957 Description Title: "In his declining years Nolde repeatedly treated the theme of the sea. The seascape he painted in 1940 seemed to close the long series of seascapes produced throughout his life. But in 1946 the theme reappeared. In 1947 Nolde painted four seascapes, and in 1948 four more. Each year offers new variations. His next-to-last painting, done in 1951, is Evening Sea in Autumn. For Nolde the sea had always been an image of the elemental forces of nature. He knew it in all its states. He saw the sea as an elemental being, and always painted it as such; but the last seascapes disclose a slight change in sensibility, evidenced also in their titles-Red Sunset over the Sea, Light Clouds over the Sea, Evening Sea in the Autumn, Luminous Sea. Light has now become the real subject. But not light alone. For a glance at the painting shown here discloses another aspect of Nolde's attitude to the sea: its role as image of the infinite. No model in nature was required to paint the apotheosis of light in infinity, indeed any such model would only have been a hindrance. And the fact is that this painting is a free invention, done from an inner image, after a small watercolor. Nolde's last glimpse of the sea was in 1944, when he stayed briefly at St. Peter. Henceforward, the sea was like the rest of nature, a component part of his inner life. Nolde has chosen the hour when sky and water seem reflections of each other, and a hovering light is produced that erases the horizon line and with it our sense of boundaries. This hovering mood is materialized in color. The harmonies are based on the contrast between blue and yellow. But the interplay of softly modulated luminous blue and lemon yellow, in which the white of the sail provides the brightest accent and the violet of the trailing smoke the darkest, subdues this contrast to such a point that we are scarcely aware of it: a light, uniform like the light we see in dreams, transmutes the subject into the super-reality of a poetic vision. The suggestive powers of color that Nolde discovered in his late period made it possible for him to realize this lyrical poem of light and the infinite. Here we find that silvery shimmer, so often to be met with in the last works of the great masters, which has always been regarded as the sum of pictorial perfection." Unique and distinctive. Suitable for framing. *All prints are book plates / pages that are professionally removed from an original published book or other type of publication. May have text and or illustrations on reverse side. Specifications:Stored in a dry, clean environment100% authentic - no photocopy or reproduction Approximate overall Dimensions: 12.75 x 9.5 inchesCondition: Very Good and well preserved. Light age toning and or occasional minor defects from how it was handled before it came to us may be present. Shipping & Handling + Payments & Returns: Free shipping We ship worldwideFast, 1 Day ShipmentAll items are protected inside a clear, acid-free resealable sleeve, shipped flat between two foam backing boards and marked Do Not Bend. All forms of payment accepted100% Guarantee - 60 day returnsPurchase with Confidence THANK YOU for visiting. Feel free to ask any questions and we will respond quickly. We take seriously providing quality customer service! FAQ's Q: How do you ensure my item arrives safely? A: All collectible papers are stored in a crystal clear environmentally friendly bag. The lignan-free bag is archival safe and won't transfer or lift off ink, it is reliable for long term storage. Each item is individually packaged in a sturdy paper stock folder, placed in between two foam core boards and shipped in StayFlat cardboard mailers. We use premium quality shipping materials and try to ensure they are recyclable. Our goal is to safeguard that the item you receive, is in the same condition in your care as it was in ours. Q: How quickly do you Ship? A: Once payment is received, we ship within 1 business day. You will receive an 'Order Shipped' email. Our objective is to ship immediately! Q: Where do these pieces come from? A: We place significance in procuring worthwhile content. We source from a variety of vintage publications. Each book plate / paper print is carefully and meticulously removed to preserve the whole entire unmodified page. We do not copy or reproduce anything. Q: Can I receive a discount for purchasing multiple items at once? A: Yes. Send us a note via eBay messaging and we will send you a separate combined invoice. It's an easy checkout process. Q: Do you leave Feedback? A: Yes! We leave feedback, and are grateful for your patronage. Feedback is appreciated from you as well. Every client matters to us. Additional benefits: Brighten up a room. Add some inspiration to your space. Own an unusual piece from the past.Reflect your personality and interests.Thanks for taking the time to stop by Papyrus Prints.

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