This rare abstract work by Swiss artist Emil Schwarz exemplifies his disciplined approach to reduction and his commitment to a visual language rooted in clarity, proportion, and structure. The stark black rectilinear form, set against a pure white ground, transforms a seemingly minimal gesture into an architectural presence—both rigorous and poetic.
Created in the latter half of the 20th century, the piece reflects Schwarz’s dialogue with Constructivism, Minimalism, and Concrete Art, positioning his practice within the broader European postwar search for order and balance. The composition achieves its power not through embellishment, but through the precision of absence, evoking the quiet radicality that defined his oeuvre.
For advanced collectors, this work is not only a testament to Schwarz’s intellectual rigor but also a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Swiss modernist abstraction, a field increasingly recognized by international institutions and design-focused collections.
Measurements:
50 × 50 cm
About the Artist:
Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) was a Swiss painter and graphic artist whose work is characterized by its purity of line, geometric reduction, and formal balance. Deeply connected to the traditions of European concrete and constructivist art, Schwarz pursued a visual language that transcended ornamentation, focusing instead on proportion and essential form. His works continue to resonate with collectors and institutions for their intellectual depth and timeless aesthetic precision.
This rare abstract work by Swiss artist Emil Schwarz exemplifies his disciplined approach to reduction and his commitment to a visual language rooted in clarity, proportion, and structure. The stark black rectilinear form, set against a pure white ground, transforms a seemingly minimal gesture into an architectural presence—both rigorous and poetic.
Created in the latter half of the 20th century, the piece reflects Schwarz’s dialogue with Constructivism, Minimalism, and Concrete Art, positioning his practice within the broader European postwar search for order and balance. The composition achieves its power not through embellishment, but through the precision of absence, evoking the quiet radicality that defined his oeuvre.
For advanced collectors, this work is not only a testament to Schwarz’s intellectual rigor but also a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Swiss modernist abstraction, a field increasingly recognized by international institutions and design-focused collections.
Measurements:
50 × 50 cm
About the Artist:
Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) was a Swiss painter and graphic artist whose work is characterized by its purity of line, geometric reduction, and formal balance. Deeply connected to the traditions of European concrete and constructivist art, Schwarz pursued a visual language that transcended ornamentation, focusing instead on proportion and essential form. His works continue to resonate with collectors and institutions for their intellectual depth and timeless aesthetic precision.
These are antique pieces and are sold as such. Although VV does its best to highlight major flaws, minor imperfections should be expected reflecting the age and previous use of the piece.
