tafel 16 : colour combination in pairs, 1964, by sir eduardo paolozzi 1924-2005
screen print on paper
overall paper size: h 900mm x w 585mm
tafel 16 was printed in an edition of 80. printed in pairs ie. 2 of each of the 40 different colour combinations.
the print is related to "history of nothing " imagery. in paolozzi's film " history of nothing " he created a complex sequence of objects, architecture and landscapes, collaged together and accompanied by sounds. he intended the layering of images to enhance and at the same time take advantage of the dream like and difficult to explain elements of mass media, everyday objects and the mechanical processes of industrial production.
this is an unpublished print of tafel 16 from Eduardo paolozzi's studio, one of two from the estate of terry ( tim ) broadbent, eduardos studio assistant in the sixties.
paolozzi's controversial piece " tim's boot " was named after tim broadbent. the sculpture was an oversized version of a u.s.army american soldiers vietnam boot. it was shown in paolozzis 1971 tate gallery exhibition and featured as part of the anti-war iconography which was a leading feature of the 1971 exhibition. it was reproduced on the front cover of the 1971 catalogue and was included as a loose insert or boot(k) mark.tim broadbent as student and assistant worked on the exhibition and made the original cast.
included in the sale is a tate gallery paolozzi exhibition catalogue with complimentary tims boot print.
the tate gallery holds a print of tafel 16 in its collection, catalogue ref. po1952 as does the v&a museum accession number circ.156-1964
sir eduardo luigi paolozzi cbe ra. 7 march 1924 - 22 april 2005, was a scottish artist, known for his sculpture and graphic works. he is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art.
