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Abstract Composition by Walter Burger | Bold Mid-Century Energy
Commanding and precise, this signed 1970 lithograph by Swiss artist Walter Burger captures the graphic intensity of postwar European abstraction. Issued as part of a hand-signed, limited edition of 120, this rare piece offers collectors a dynamic interplay of deep cobalt blue, graphite grey, and textured black — a composition that radiates structure, motion, and restrained emotion.
Known for his architectural precision and graphic punch, Walter Burger (1923–2010) created a body of work that bridges Swiss modernism and broader European abstract trends. His lithographs are marked by dense geometric layering and exacting balance — and this piece is a strong example of his mature style.
Angular bands intersect in measured tension, while layered inks and bold linework create visual depth and contrast. The result is a striking modernist composition that feels both intellectual and visually arresting.
This piece is an exceptional example of 1970s abstract lithography — bold, disciplined, and unmistakably of its era. It works beautifully as a focal point in contemporary interiors, professional offices, or curated modern art collections.
- Artist: Walter Burger (1923–2010)
- Title: Abstract Composition
- Year: 1970
- Medium: Lithograph on paper
- Edition: Hand-signed and numbered, edition of 120
- Size: 21.75 × 35.5 inches (55 × 90 cm)
- Condition: Mint — unframed, uncirculated
- Includes: Artist story, care sheet, certificate of authenticity
This lithograph represents a significant moment in postwar abstract printmaking and offers both visual impact and lasting collector value.
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Abstract Composition by Walter Burger | Bold Mid-Century Energy
Commanding and precise, this signed 1970 lithograph by Swiss artist Walter Burger captures the graphic intensity of postwar European abstraction. Issued as part of a hand-signed, limited edition of 120, this rare piece offers collectors a dynamic interplay of deep cobalt blue, graphite grey, and textured black — a composition that radiates structure, motion, and restrained emotion.
Known for his architectural precision and graphic punch, Walter Burger (1923–2010) created a body of work that bridges Swiss modernism and broader European abstract trends. His lithographs are marked by dense geometric layering and exacting balance — and this piece is a strong example of his mature style.
Angular bands intersect in measured tension, while layered inks and bold linework create visual depth and contrast. The result is a striking modernist composition that feels both intellectual and visually arresting.
This piece is an exceptional example of 1970s abstract lithography — bold, disciplined, and unmistakably of its era. It works beautifully as a focal point in contemporary interiors, professional offices, or curated modern art collections.
- Artist: Walter Burger (1923–2010)
- Title: Abstract Composition
- Year: 1970
- Medium: Lithograph on paper
- Edition: Hand-signed and numbered, edition of 120
- Size: 21.75 × 35.5 inches (55 × 90 cm)
- Condition: Mint — unframed, uncirculated
- Includes: Artist story, care sheet, certificate of authenticity
This lithograph represents a significant moment in postwar abstract printmaking and offers both visual impact and lasting collector value.
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Walter Burger, 1970 by
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