Lithographie by Jean-Paul Riopelle (1976)

A storm of black ink swirls in Lithographie. This 1976 work by Jean-Paul Riopelle is a masterclass in controlled chaos, where each mark feels both deliberate and wild. The dense crosshatching builds textures that seem to shift under light. Cobalt blue peeks through the dark web, while the paper itself becomes part of the composition, its white spaces breathing life into the storm. The tension between the structured lines and their explosive energy creates a visual rhythm that’s impossible to ignore. This poster commands attention in a study or library, where its intellectual energy finds a natural home.