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Acryl on handmade paper Austria, 2005 Markus Prachensky (1932-2011) - Austrian Painter Signed and dated lower right: "Prachensky 05" Overall dimensions, framed: 93.5 x 82 cm Very good condition Red on Black was already a theme in Prachensky's artistic work in the 1960s and made a glorious revival in 2005 in the Senatus Consultum series; Large sized paintings by Markus Prachensky can fetch up to 140,000 Euros at auction. This artwork by Markus Prachensky is part of his series titled "Senatus Consultum" that he created in 2005. Vivid, thick brushstrokes in red create a linear architectural design, which is painted in a rapid motion on black handmade paper. Every unique acrylic drawing of "Senatus Consulutum", which translates into "Adjudication of the Senate", reminds of the building structures in Ancient Rome. The two letters S. and C. are on the reverse of every Roman coin and stand for the fact that it has been approved by the Roman senate. According to Prachensky the inspiration for the series is taken from a mix of experiences and views of Rome, as well as an interest in Roman coins. The individual paintings are however not a representation of any particular building or place in Rome. Upon inspecting this cycle of work it quickly becomes apparent how much it is influenced by the architecture of Ancient Rome. Markus Prachensky once stated: "Wherever in the world I would be, since my youth I have always lived in Rome." This series of work can therefore be seen as a sentimental gratitude to the city that has influenced his life and work above any other. The work by Markus Prachensky is in very good condition. It is mounted at the top of its matte and comes in a metal frame. The dimensions framed are 93.5 x 82 cm and the dimensions of the sheet are 70 x 62 cm. The painting is signed and dated in the lower right hand corner: "Prachensky 05." Markus Prachensky (1932-2011) The artist was born in Innsbruck, Austria and moved to Vienna to study architecture at the Academy of Art. As off 1953 he also took up the subject of painting. From the early 1980s until his retirement in 2000 he was professor at the academy and the head of the mastery school of painters. He is regarded as one of the most important representatives of the Austrian avant-garde and the informal art movement. Prachensky exhibited his work at the Documenta II in Kassel as early as 1959 and many international exhibitions were to follow. The Belvedere in Vienna and the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe own several of his works.