The Rocket, 1988 - Hundertwasser, Friedensreich -HWG 101 - Color Variant
Hundertwasser, Friedensreich
This unpublished color variant of The Rocket showcases Hundertwasser’s distinctive organic forms and vibrant color palette. With a striking red background, the artwork features an abstract rocket surrounded by a dreamlike landscape, rendered in delicate, flowing lines. The use of color etching and aquatint from three plates creates rich texture and depth, blending hues of blue, yellow, white, and black. Illustrative and expressive, this piece reflects Hundertwasser’s signature fusion of nature, architecture, and fantasy, making it a visually captivating and rare work within his oeuvre.
The Rocket (Rocket Earth Sky)
HWG 101 - Catalogue Raisonné: 912
Print: Wolfgang Raab, Vienna
Unpublished color variant, presumably a unique work
Color etching and aquatint from three plates
Year: 1988
Inscribed in pencil lower left: VI No. 2
Size: 70 x 79 cm
Condition: In good condition, slight creases outside the image upper left
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (born Friedrich Stowasser, December 15, 1928 – February 19, 2000) was an Austrian artist known for his distinctive approach to painting, architecture, and environmental activism. Rejecting straight lines and standardization, his work often featured vibrant colors, organic forms, and a strong connection to nature. His architectural designs, characterized by irregular shapes, green roofs, and integration of natural elements, challenged conventional norms. Hundertwasser also experimented with printmaking techniques, using innovative methods like fluorescent and reflective colors. Throughout his career, he advocated for human-friendly, nature-inspired architecture and environmental sustainability.
| Technique: | Color etching |
| Year: | 1988 |
| Time Period: | 20th Century |
| Total Size: | 70 x 79 cm |
| Orientation: | Landscape |
| Size: | Medium (60-120 cm) |
| Editions: | Presumably a unique work |