Mogens Balle Abstract Composition Lithograph (1979)

This is an original color lithograph by the acclaimed Danish artist Mogens Balle, dated to 1979. Balle was a significant figure in the CoBrA movement, and this work exemplifies his style with organic, zoomorphic shapes and an expressive, spontaneous application of color. The composition features a vibrant palette of mustard yellows, deep greens, and blacks, creating a sense of mythical underworld entities common in Northern European modernism. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner, followed by the date '79' in pencil. It is housed under glass in a contemporary polished chrome or silver-toned metal frame with a clean white mat board. The print exhibits the textured, multi-layered quality characteristic of stone or plate lithography, showing subtle speckling in the tonal areas. Physically, the paper appears stable, though there is visible light tan toning or 'mat burn' along the edges where the paper meets the matting, suggesting acidic contact over time. The frame is in good condition with a high-luster finish. The craftsmanship reflects Balle's mature period, where he masterfully balanced chaotic abstraction with balanced color fields, making it a definitive example of late 20th-century Danish abstract art.