Framed Etching, Abstract, Bengt Orup (Swedish, 1916–1996)

Bengt Orup (Swedish, 1916–1996)
Untitled
Etching and aquatint on paper
Framed: 43 × 30 cm
Edition 16/30, signed in pencil
c. mid-20th century
In this elegant geometric study, Orup divides a perfect circle with a series of precise linear cuts—arcs and diagonals that evoke a sense of mathematical balance and formal restraint. Set against a textured background and enclosed within a heavy black border, the composition suggests both scientific diagram and abstract emblem. The clarity of line and contrast of tone are characteristic of Orup’s work in print, where his training in both painting and glass design is translated into meticulous graphic discipline.
This print, part of a 30-edition run, exemplifies Orup’s commitment to abstraction as a universal visual language, drawing connections between geometry, rhythm, and perception.