The artwork “Petrificada Petrificante II,” created by Antoni Tapies in 1978, is an abstract piece associated with the Art Informel movement. In this artwork, we see a composition that uses a limited color palette, focusing on what appears to be a central organic or geological form in pale colors that is set against a textured white background. Surrounding this central motif are several darker, insect-like forms sketched with a level of spontaneity and freedom characteristic of the Art Informel movement, where artists often emphasized texture and abstract expression over representational accuracy. The print suggests a layered depth through the use of texture and contrast between the fluid central shape and the more rigid surrounding forms. The artist’s signature is evident in the bottom right of the printed area, and there are markings indicating it is part of a limited edition, as denoted by the “HC” on the bottom left, which typically stands for “hors de commerce,” (not for sale) often used for prints or proofs not included in the regular numbered edition.
