The artwork titled “Maarseille-Yokohama,” by Pierre Alechinsky, belongs to the Cartographic Art and Tachisme movements and is an abstract genre piece. The composition demonstrates a distinct abstract style marked by a blend of map-like imagery and expressive brush strokes typical of Tachisme.
In the artwork, one observes a dynamic integration of dark and light tones. The upper portion features a chaotic dispersion of black and white splatters against a brownish background, evoking a sense of cosmic or celestial motifs. Beneath this upper section, there are black, seemingly haphazard lines creating a sense of turbulence or waves. The lower section displays a detailed map, emphasizing geographic elements in a muted palette. The juxtaposition of these sections suggests a connection or contrast between the chaotic and the orderly, merging cartographic precision with abstract expression.
