The Power Of Ink, Sculptural Presence – Robert Muller
Artist: Robert Muller
"Form" Robert Muller (1920-2003)
Black ink on an old handwritten sheet
Circa 1965-68
Very good condition
Dimensions 36 x 26.5 cm – framed 48.8 x 38.2 cm
A Closer Look at the Work ®
Created between 1965 and 1968, *Forme* is distinguished by the physical power of its black ink and the almost sculptural presence of its vertical composition. Here, the artist covers pre-existing typography with a dense, organic mass, creating a striking contrast between printed structure and free gesture.
The writing remains partially visible beneath the ink—like a buried memory—imbuing the work with an immediate visual tension between order and erasure. The material quality, variations in black tones, and accidental marks in the linework reveal the full spontaneity of the ink-based process.
This highly direct gestural presence lends the work a contemporary power that remains remarkably relevant today.
This series has garnered institutional recognition :
the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris holds three works from this same cycle of exploration in its collections:
*Forme (1)* (AM 3300 D),
*Forme (2)* (AM 3301 D), and
*Forme (3)* (AM 3302 D).
Their inclusion in public collections situates the *Forme* series within the artist’s historical trajectory and attests to the enduring interest in this exploration of the sign, materiality, and erasure.
Conservation Framing:
The work has been framed using materials suited to its long-term preservation.
Black ink on an old handwritten sheet
Circa 1965-68
Very good condition
Dimensions 36 x 26.5 cm – framed 48.8 x 38.2 cm
A Closer Look at the Work ®
Created between 1965 and 1968, *Forme* is distinguished by the physical power of its black ink and the almost sculptural presence of its vertical composition. Here, the artist covers pre-existing typography with a dense, organic mass, creating a striking contrast between printed structure and free gesture.
The writing remains partially visible beneath the ink—like a buried memory—imbuing the work with an immediate visual tension between order and erasure. The material quality, variations in black tones, and accidental marks in the linework reveal the full spontaneity of the ink-based process.
This highly direct gestural presence lends the work a contemporary power that remains remarkably relevant today.
This series has garnered institutional recognition :
the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris holds three works from this same cycle of exploration in its collections:
*Forme (1)* (AM 3300 D),
*Forme (2)* (AM 3301 D), and
*Forme (3)* (AM 3302 D).
Their inclusion in public collections situates the *Forme* series within the artist’s historical trajectory and attests to the enduring interest in this exploration of the sign, materiality, and erasure.
Conservation Framing:
The work has been framed using materials suited to its long-term preservation.
- It features protection against dust and moisture via a carefully sealed mount,
- anti-UV technical glass to help preserve colors over time
- an acid-free, pH-neutral mat board.
1 400 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Length: 26.5
Height: 36
Reference (ID): 1721237
Availability: In stock
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