Item #CL175-37 Zurich Improvisations (I). Alan Davie, Scottish.
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Zurich Improvisations (I)

1965. Colour lithograph, editioned 35/75, series number “I,” signed and dated in pencil and “Editions Alecto” blind stamp in lower margin, 53.4 x 73cm. Stains to edges of lower margin.

A landmark suite of 34 colour lithographs, Zurich Improvisations were published by Paul Cornwell-Jones, Editions Alecto, London in 1965. The suite was printed at the studio of Emil Mattieu in Zurich, Switzerland. Davie, who wanted to use experimental working methods, devised a rigorous communal process with six printers collaborating, each with their own printing press to create Zurich Improvisations. The prints were made by printing from up to ten separate plates, with some of them being printed upside down. The printers and Davie found this rare experience of teamwork exhilarating. Ref: Edinburgh Printmakers.

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