Untitled (Blue Seascape). 1970.
Gouache on newsprint, New York Times of May 29, 1970.
37 x 57 cm (14.5 x 22.4 in).
[AR].

• “Newspaper Painting” by the legendary Artist's Artist Paul Thek.
• He began painting on newsprint in 1969 and continued until the 1980s.
• Most of these works were created in series or were part of larger installations.
• A light blue sky over a dark blue sea, often with swimmers or islands, is a typically idyllic motif from this group.
• The American artist's work was met with great acclaim, particularly in Europe, even at the time of its creation: he took part in the 4th documenta in 1968, in documenta 5 in 1972 and in the Biennale di Venezia in 1976.
• His works on newsprint are among the artist's most sought-after works on paper on the international art market (source: artprice.com).

PROVENANCE: Private collection.