This hand-signed drawing by Swiss artist Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) represents the purity and discipline that define the legacy of postwar European abstraction and Concrete Art.
Rendered in pencil, the work unfolds as a delicate yet rigorous network of intersecting lines, suggesting architectural structures, spatial rhythms, and the timeless order of geometry. Its restrained composition embodies a rare combination of mathematical precision and lyrical openness, making it equally resonant in the context of fine art collecting and high-end interior curation.
The elongated horizontal format amplifies its architectural qualities, evoking both the blueprint-like clarity of modernist design and the meditative balance of Constructivist practice. This duality, between structure and poetry, positions Schwarz’s work as a discreet yet compelling acquisition for connoisseurs of mid-century modernism, minimalist aesthetics, and collector-grade works on paper.
Measurements:
100 × 70 cm
About the Artist:
Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) was a Swiss artist whose practice bridged the traditions of Concrete Art, Constructivism, and minimal abstraction. His works investigate proportion, balance, and the interplay of line and space, often with architectural undertones. While deeply rooted in the intellectual rigor of Swiss modernism, Schwarz’s drawings reveal a subtle sensibility that connects structural order with contemplative beauty. Today, his works are increasingly recognized on the international market as museum-quality examples of European postwar abstraction.
This hand-signed drawing by Swiss artist Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) represents the purity and discipline that define the legacy of postwar European abstraction and Concrete Art.
Rendered in pencil, the work unfolds as a delicate yet rigorous network of intersecting lines, suggesting architectural structures, spatial rhythms, and the timeless order of geometry. Its restrained composition embodies a rare combination of mathematical precision and lyrical openness, making it equally resonant in the context of fine art collecting and high-end interior curation.
The elongated horizontal format amplifies its architectural qualities, evoking both the blueprint-like clarity of modernist design and the meditative balance of Constructivist practice. This duality, between structure and poetry, positions Schwarz’s work as a discreet yet compelling acquisition for connoisseurs of mid-century modernism, minimalist aesthetics, and collector-grade works on paper.
Measurements:
100 × 70 cm
About the Artist:
Emil Schwarz (1944–2012) was a Swiss artist whose practice bridged the traditions of Concrete Art, Constructivism, and minimal abstraction. His works investigate proportion, balance, and the interplay of line and space, often with architectural undertones. While deeply rooted in the intellectual rigor of Swiss modernism, Schwarz’s drawings reveal a subtle sensibility that connects structural order with contemplative beauty. Today, his works are increasingly recognized on the international market as museum-quality examples of European postwar abstraction.
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.
