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L Oiseau des forêts - Galerie Nicolas Rauch after Georges Braque, 1958

1958

$1,650
£1,262.56
€1,445.01
CA$2,330.23
A$2,532.56
CHF 1,357.22
MX$30,749.84
NOK 17,039.12
SEK 15,801.19
DKK 10,792.45

About the Item

This original lithographic poster in 6 colors was designed by Georges Braque for an exhibition of prints and illustrated books at the Galerie Nicolas Rauch in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1958. Bird themed images with a limited yet subtle color palette are abundant throughout his later years. During the summer of 1955, Braque visited a bird sanctuary in Camargue, an experience that furthered his interest and led to many works that include birds in their compositions. Georges Braque was a multimedia artist whose work garnered international attention in world of art. His early work resembles impressionism but after being inspired by a young group of artists in early 20th century Paris known as the Fauves, he transitioned to a more emotional and colorful style. This gorgeous and majestic lithographic poster was printed at the Atelier Mourlot, Paris. Ref. Vallier #127. and Sauret #11. Ed. 750 plus 75 proofs on Arches paper, before lettering, signed and numbered. Certificate of Provenance: Each individual work of art carefully curated by Mourlot Editions comes with a Certificate of Provenance, signed, dated, stamped, and numbered by Eric Mourlot. This certificate guarantees the origin and authenticity of your personal lithograph.
  • Creation Year:
    1958
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • After:
    Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU132328390052

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