Cubist Prints and Multiples

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Les deux figures (The Two Figures), from the folio Derriere le miroir, Hesiod, Theogony, Etchings by Georges Braque...

Lithograph realized after Fernand Léger in 1959, on Moulin Richard de Bas paper. Monogrammed in the plate. It belongs to the suite "Contrastes", printed by Daniel Jacomet and publi...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Marine a la Mouette (Seascape with Seagull), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Edite...

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Head of a Bull (Plate XXXII) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Etching on Montval wove paper Year: 1949 Edition: 289 Sheet Size: 13" x 10 3/16" Signed: No (signe...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La barque D-27 (The Boat D-27), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, an...

Mother and Child I Neal Doty, American (1941–2016) Date: circa 1979 Screenprint, Signed and numbered in Pencil Edition of 65/300 Image: 32.5 x 24 inches Size: 39 in. x 30 in. (99.06 ...

Pablo Picasso, Spanish (1881 - 1973) - 60 Years of Graphic Works: Los Angeles County Museum. Year: 1966, Medium: Lithograph, Edition: 2500, Size: 26 in. x 20 in. (66.04 cm x 50.8 cm)...

Selected from the personal collection inherited by Marina Picasso, Pablo Picasso's granddaughter. After Pablo Picasso's death, his granddaughter Marina authorized the printing of the...

This artwork titled "Faune et Femme Nue" from the portfolio "La Flute Double" published in 1967 is a lithograph on Moulin Richard De Bas paper after artist P...

"Double Vision Bar Scene" is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype made by layering paper cutouts of bottle silhouettes and wine glasses using uv...

Abstract Lithograph of The Louve with E.M. Pei Glass Pyramids Limited edition lithograph of an abstracted urban landscape, with fractured yellow and green color fields, by Bu King (...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Les deux oiseaux (The Two Birds), from the folio Derriere le miroir, Hesiod, Theogony, Etchings by Georges Braque, ...

Picador et Taureau is a linocut reproduction realized in smaller size after a linocut by Pablo Picasso of 1959. Good conditions, except for very minor foxing on edges. Not signed. ...

Femme Couchée et Homme à la Guitare is a beautiful contemporary artwork realized after Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Color linocut realized in smaller size after a linocut by Pablo Pic...

Guitar Player is an original etching and aquatint, realized 1962 by Ossip Zadkine. Hand signed in pencil on lower right margin. Artist's proof (hand written on the lower left margi...

This exquisite lithograph after Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled Intimite (Intimacy), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, circ...

Lithograph realized after Fernand Léger in 1959, on Moulin Richard de Bas paper. Monogrammed in the plate. It belongs to the suite "Contrastes", printed by Daniel Jacomet and publi...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), titled Portrait de petite fille (Portrait of a Young Girl), originates from the 1968 folio Visages d Enfants. Quinze Dessins de Durer a Dufy Appartenant aux Collections des Musees Nationaux (Faces of Children. Fifteen Drawings from Durer to Dufy from the Collections of the National Museums), published by Editions Artistiques et Documentaires, Paris, and Daniel Jacomet, Editeur, Paris, and rendered and printed by Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris, 1968. The composition reflects Delaunay’s modern sensitivity to rhythm, structure, and expressive clarity, translating the original drawing into a refined synthesis of color and form through meticulous printmaking. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on velin paper, archivally hinged on a velin support sheet as issued, this work measures 18.5 x 14 inches overall, with the image measuring approximately 13.39 x 10.83 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. Rendered and printed by Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979) Title: Portrait de petite fille (Portrait of a Young Girl), from Visages d Enfants. Quinze Dessins de Durer a Dufy Appartenant aux Collections des Musees Nationaux (Faces of Children. Fifteen Drawings from Durer to Dufy from the Collections of the National Museums), 1968 Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on velin paper, archivally hinged on velin support sheet, as issued Dimensions: 18.5 x 14 inches overall; image size 13.39 x 10.83 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1968 Publisher: Editions Artistiques et Documentaires, Paris; Daniel Jacomet, Editeur, Paris Printer: Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1968 folio Visages d Enfants. Quinze Dessins de Durer a Dufy Appartenant aux Collections des Musees Nationaux, published by Editions Artistiques et Documentaires and Daniel Jacomet, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This album, first of the series of pochoirs similar to masters drawings, published by Daniel Jacomet, publisher, was completed printing on March XXXI, MCMLXVIII. The fifteen drawings have been rendered in similar pochoirs in Les Ateliers Daniel Jacomet. Composition and typographic printing are from the Union Printing. It was drawn in LXX numbered examples and L examples, out of the trade. About the Publication: Visages d Enfants. Quinze Dessins de Durer a Dufy Appartenant aux Collections des Musees Nationaux, issued in 1968, represents a landmark achievement in Parisian printmaking devoted to the faithful translation of historic master drawings into modern pochoir and lithographic form. Conceived and published by Daniel Jacomet in collaboration with Editions Artistiques et Documentaires, the project inaugurated a series dedicated to rendering canonical drawings with exceptional fidelity to line, tone, and original intent. Jacomets atelier was internationally respected for its rigorous technical standards and scholarly approach, bridging museum collections and contemporary print culture through meticulous craftsmanship. By uniting works spanning centuries and artistic traditions, the publication reflects a curatorial vision rooted in preservation, education, and aesthetic continuity. Produced in strictly limited examples, including a small number outside the trade, it exemplifies the highest standards of mid twentieth century Parisian printmaking and remains valued for its role in transmitting the legacy of master draftsmanship to collectors, institutions, and scholars. About the Artist: Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979) was a Ukrainian born French painter, designer, and avant garde visionary whose revolutionary use of color, geometry, and abstraction transformed twentieth century art and design. Born Sarah Stern in Odessa, she moved to Paris, where she became a leading figure of modernism and a pioneer of Orphism, a lyrical offshoot of Cubism founded with her husband Robert Delaunay that fused structure, rhythm, and pure chromatic energy. Deeply influenced by the innovations of Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Delaunay absorbed the experimental spirit of the European avant garde while extending abstraction beyond the canvas into fashion, textiles, interiors, and stage design. Her theory of simultaneity celebrated the dynamic interaction of colors, creating visual rhythms that paralleled music and movement, and her designs for the Ballets Russes and Atelier Simultane introduced geometric modernism into everyday life. Like Picasso, she sought to unify art and existence; like Kandinsky, she viewed color as a spiritual force; and like Duchamp and Man Ray, she embraced modern technology and materials as tools for innovation. Her works from the nineteen thirties through the nineteen sixties captured the rhythm of modern life through radiant compositions of interlocking forms and shifting hues. The first living woman honored with a retrospective at the Louvre in nineteen sixty four, Delaunay remains a cornerstone of modernism, with works held in the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern, and the Centre Pompidou. Her highest auction record was achieved by Rythme couleur (1964), which sold for approximately 4.3 million US dollars at Sothebys Paris on November twenty four, two thousand twenty one, confirming her enduring influence and global stature. Sonia Delaunay lithograph...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Paysage a l’Estaque (Landscape at L’Estaque), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, ...

Lute Player is a contemporary artwork realized by Ossip Zadkine. Lithograph on BFK Rives, with watermark and dry stamp 'Bodensee Verlag'. Includes passepartout each 87,5 x 68 cm. ...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Barque sur les galets (Boat on the Pebbles), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Edite...

Etching on vélin de Rives BFK paper. Paper Size: 11.5 x 9 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Lysistrata, 1934. Published by The Limited E...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Les falaises (The Cliffs), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and pri...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La plage de Varengeville (The Beach at Varengeville), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Mae...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Paysage aux coquelicots (Landscape with Poppies), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght ...

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Man and Shadow, 1938 Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate Dated in the plate On light vellum 21 x 27 cm (c. 8 x 11 inch) Very good condition,...

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971) At the Cafe : Sharing a Drink Original etching Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 28.5 x 38 cm (c. 11 x 15 in) INFORMATION: This etching is authe...

Modern abstract figurative lithograph by German artist Horst Antes. The work features a Cubist inspired figure with abstracted facial features set against a teal background. This wor...

Picasso Poster is an offset  poster about an exhibition of Pablo Picasso's graphic works at Marino Gallery in Rome Piazza Navona. Limited edition of 1.000. Signed in the plate. Ex...

This exquisite lithograph after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Composition aux trois cles (Composition with Three Keys), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 79-81, originates from the 1955 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1955. This composition exemplifies Leger’s rhythmic balance of color, form, and movement, translating the mechanical vitality of modern life into a harmonious, humanized geometry. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold as issued. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Fernand Leger (1881–1955) Title: Composition aux trois cles (Composition with Three Keys), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 79-81 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.88 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1955 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 79-81, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1955 About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght's belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. About the Artist: Fernand Leger (1881–1955) was a visionary French painter, sculptor, designer, and filmmaker whose groundbreaking fusion of modern industry, vivid color, and geometric form transformed the course of 20th-century art. Born in Argentan, Normandy, Leger began as an architectural draftsman before studying at the Academie Julian and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he absorbed the lessons of Paul Cezanne’s structural rigor and the revolutionary ideas of Cubism. Alongside Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, he became one of the leading innovators of the avant-garde, yet his work stood apart through its embrace of mechanical rhythm, bold contrasts, and industrial modernity—earning him the title “the painter of the machine age.” His art celebrated the beauty of technology, urban life, and the human form rendered in dynamic, interlocking cylinders and planes, evoking the pulse of the modern world. Immersed in the vibrant Parisian art scene, Leger worked in dialogue with peers and contemporaries such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom shared his commitment to innovation and the reimagining of artistic expression. Beyond painting, Leger’s creative reach extended into film, design, and monumental public art—his 1924 collaboration on Ballet Mecanique with Dudley Murphy and Man Ray remains a landmark of avant-garde cinema. His later works evolved toward greater clarity and monumentality, celebrating the unity of form, color, and humanity through large-scale murals and mosaics that bridged fine art and architecture. Leger’s synthesis of Cubism, Futurism, and abstraction paved the way for movements such as Pop Art and influenced generations of artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Indiana, and Alexander Calder, who admired his fusion of structure, energy, and optimism. Today, his works are prized by major museums and collectors worldwide for their bold visual power and enduring modernity. His highest auction record was achieved by La femme en rouge et vert (1914), which sold for 39,241,000 USD at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 7, 2008. After Fernand Leger Composition aux trois cles 1955, Leger Derriere le miroir No. 79-81, Leger Mourlot...

Deux Femmes près de la fenetre is a linocut print realized in smaller size after a linocut by Pablo Picasso of 1959 . Very good conditi...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Marine noire (Black Seascape), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La charrue (The Plow), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La barque echouee (The Stranded Boat), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Pa...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Albert Gleizes (1881–1953), titled Les Baigneuses (The Bathers), from the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (C...

Roger de la Fresnaye The Card Players Stone lithograph after a painting Printed in Mourlot workshop On Arches vellum 65 x 50 cm (c. 26 x 20 inch) Ex...

Femme au Collier is a linocut reproduction realized in smaller size after a linocut by Pablo Picasso of 1959. Good conditions, except for very minor foxing on edges. Not signed. A ...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseaux de nuit (Night Birds), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, circulated by the Traveling Exhibition Service of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution 1964–1965, originates from the 1964 edition published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, in collaboration with the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C., and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, October 27, 1964. This lithograph exemplifies Braque’s poetic exploration of form, balance, and symbolism, merging Cubist structure with lyrical abstraction. In Oiseaux de nuit, the recurring motif of the bird—one of Braque’s most personal and spiritual symbols—embodies freedom, transcendence, and harmony between nature and imagination. Executed as a lithograph on velin d'Arches paper, this work measures 10 x 7.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres and reflects Braque’s ability to fuse structural clarity with lyrical mystery. Artwork Details: Artist: After Georges Braque (1882–1963) Title: Oiseaux de nuit (Night Birds), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press Medium: Lithograph on velin d'Arches paper Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 inches (25.4 x 19.05 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Fernand Mourlot, Paris, in collaboration with the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C., and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, 1964 Notes: Excerpted from the album, This exhibition is a manifestation of Franco-American friendship and we would be very happy if it is of interest to all those who visit it. I wish to thank Mrs. Annemarie Pope for proposing and organizing this exhibition of the work of the artists who have used our press. We are honored that Mr. Herve Alphand, Ambassador of France to the United States, and Mr. Edouard Morot-Sir, Cultural Counsellor at the French Embassy in New York, will sponsor this exhibition. I express to them my thanks and appreciation. As for the artists themselves, who executed the originals contained in this catalogue, I can only say simply, "Thank you." They are all friends. We would have liked to include not just the twenty-four illustrations in this small book, but many more. During the year 1963, we lost three great artists who were faithful friends of our press. Thanks to Mrs. Georges Braque, Mr. Louis Carre, and Mr. Edouard Dermit, who have been able to pay our respects to Georges Braque, Jacques Villon and Jean Cocteau. The great Henri Matisse is also with us, since Mrs. Du-thuit-Matisse and her brothers have allowed us to use an unpublished original lithograph. Thanks to them all for their generosity. —Fernand Mourlot. The lithography at Mourlot printing press by Jean Adhemar, Curator of prints at the Bibliotheque nationale. Acknowledgments, Fernand Mourlot has long been the acknowledged master printer of France in every field, from lithographs to fine books to posters. The unfailing quality of his work commands the respect of museums, collectors, and most important of all, the artists themselves. Every product of his workshop bears the mark of Mourlot's discipline and craft and can truly be called an ideal collaboration between artist and artisan. The result of years of thoughtful planning, this special exhibition presents an accurate portrait of the Mourlot Press. We are greatly indebted to Fernand Mourlot, who made the selection, supervised the production of the catalogue, and gave endless time and energy to the details of preparation. This album was finished in Paris on 27th October 1964. The original lithographs and the reproductions were printed on the presses of Mourlot. The Imprimerie Nationale, Director Andre Brignole, was responsible for the typography. The edition has been limited to MM examples on Velin d'Arches and CC on Velin de Rives, reserved for the artists, the staff and the friends of the Imprimerie Mourlot. About the Publication: Prints from the Mourlot Press, published in Paris by Fernand Mourlot in 1964 in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Smithsonian Institution, celebrated the profound artistic partnerships that defined 20th-century printmaking. The portfolio accompanied a traveling exhibition organized by the Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fine Arts and presented at major institutions across the United States between 1964 and 1965. Containing twenty-four original lithographs by leading modern artists—including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Fritz Glarner, and Jean Cocteau—the publication chronicled the collaborative artistry of Mourlot Freres, whose Paris workshop elevated lithography to a fine art. Each plate demonstrated the mastery of color, composition, and craftsmanship that defined postwar printmaking, while the edition itself stood as a symbol of Franco-American cultural exchange. About the Artist: Georges Braque (1882–1963) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose pioneering vision transformed the course of 20th-century art. A central figure in modernism and the co-founder of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso, Braque redefined visual perception by breaking objects into geometric forms and reassembling them from multiple perspectives, creating a new visual language that bridged the gap between abstraction and reality. His early work was influenced by the vibrant colors and expressive energy of the Fauvist painters Henri Matisse and Andre Derain, before evolving toward the more analytical and structured compositions inspired by Paul Cezanne’s theories of form and perspective. Braque’s collaboration with Picasso between 1908 and 1914 marked one of the most fertile and revolutionary periods in art history, resulting in works that challenged traditional notions of space, depth, and illusion. Throughout his career, Braque maintained a deep interest in harmony, rhythm, and balance, infusing his still lifes, landscapes, and later reliefs with poetic subtlety and intellectual rigor. He moved among a brilliant circle of contemporaries including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, and Amedeo Modigliani—artists united in their pursuit of new modes of artistic expression. Braque’s influence extended well beyond his own era, shaping the creative approaches of later modernists such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom drew inspiration from his structural innovations and aesthetic integrity. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to embody the essence of modern artistic thought and visual poetry. The highest price ever paid for a Georges Braque artwork is approximately 15 million USD, achieved in 2013 at Christie’s New York for Paysage a la Ciotat (1907). Georges Braque Oiseaux...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Henri Laurens (1885–1954), titled Nature morte (Still Life), from the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (Cubis...

This exquisite etching by Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled Tete de Femme (Woman’s Head), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°3 (double), Juin 1952, originates from the 1952...

Color lithograph after a gouache by Georges Braque from the edition of 398 published by Armand & Georges Israel in 1988. Printed signature. Artwork en...

Raoul Dufy, 'La Pêche' (Fishing), woodcut, 1910, from the second edition of 220 printed in 1953. With the estate stamp 'ATELIER RAOUL DUFY' in the lower left margin. Numbered '106/220' in pencil, lower right. Titled in the block, lower right. A superb, richly-inked impression, on heavy, cream wove paper, the full sheet with wide margins (3 to 5 inches), slight toning at the sheet edges, well away from the image; otherwise in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 12 1/2 x 15 13/16 inches (318 x 402 mm); sheet size 19 9/16 x 25 3/4 inches (497 x 654 mm). From the suite of four woodcuts entitled 'Les Plaisirs de la Paix' (The Pleasures of Peace), originally published by Éditions de La Sirène, Paris in 1926. The other three works in the series are 'La Danse' (The Dance), 'La Chase' (The Hunt), and 'L'amore' (Love). See our other listings for 'La Danse' and 'L'amore'. Collections: Cleveland Museum of Art, Minneapolis Art...

Artist: George Braque – French (1882-1963) Title: Les Marguerites (Daisies) Year: circa 1952 Medium: Color etching and aquatint Publisher: Maeght, Paris (bears Maeght blindstamp in ...

This exquisite lithograph by Jean Lurcat (1892–1966), titled Hommage a Dufy (Homage to Dufy), from the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy), origin...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled L’Oiseau et son nid (The Bird and Its Nest), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L...

Etching and Aquatint on Montval paper. Hand Signed. Edition of 260 prints (not numbered and generally not signed). Plate 24 from "La Suite Vollard". Catalogue Bloch no. 227; Baer 44...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Le Portugais (The Portuguese), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L’Hommage a Geo...

This exquisite lithograph by Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseau sur fond de X (Bird on Background of X), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°11 (double), Noel 1958, or...

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled L’Eau (Water), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 1, originates from the 1937 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1937. This vibrant composition embodies Leger’s fascination with the elemental forces of nature reinterpreted through the lens of modernity. L’Eau reflects his ongoing exploration of the harmony between mechanical precision and organic movement, transforming the natural motif of flowing water into an abstract symphony of curves, color, and rhythm. Through its interplay of form and line, the work reveals Leger’s mastery of balance and visual dynamism—an artistic celebration of motion and modern life. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition reflects the superior craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, celebrated for its collaborations with the leading modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Fernand Leger (1881–1955) Title: L’Eau (Water), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 1, 1937 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1937 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 1, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1937 About the Publication: Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire was one of the most influential art periodicals of the 20th century, founded in Paris in 1937 by the visionary Greek-born publisher Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriades). Designed as a meeting point of art, poetry, and philosophy, Verve united the era’s greatest modern artists—including Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, and Fernand Leger—with leading intellectuals such as Paul Eluard and Albert Camus. Printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, each issue was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, presenting original lithographs alongside literary works in a richly designed format. The inaugural issue, Vol. I, No. 1, published in 1937, marked a defining moment in the history of modern art publishing—introducing the vision of Verve as a beacon of artistic collaboration and aesthetic excellence that would shape the visual culture of the 20th century. About the Artist: Fernand Leger (1881–1955) was a visionary French painter, sculptor, designer, and filmmaker whose groundbreaking fusion of modern industry, vivid color, and geometric form transformed the course of 20th-century art. Born in Argentan, Normandy, Leger began as an architectural draftsman before studying at the Academie Julian and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he absorbed the lessons of Paul Cezanne’s structural rigor and the revolutionary ideas of Cubism. Alongside Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, he became one of the leading innovators of the avant-garde, yet his work stood apart through its embrace of mechanical rhythm, bold contrasts, and industrial modernity—earning him the title “the painter of the machine age.” His art celebrated the beauty of technology, urban life, and the human form rendered in dynamic, interlocking cylinders and planes, evoking the pulse of the modern world. Immersed in the vibrant Parisian art scene, Leger worked in dialogue with peers and contemporaries such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom shared his commitment to innovation and the reimagining of artistic expression. Beyond painting, Leger’s creative reach extended into film, design, and monumental public art—his 1924 collaboration on Ballet Mecanique with Dudley Murphy and Man Ray remains a landmark of avant-garde cinema. His later works evolved toward greater clarity and monumentality, celebrating the unity of form, color, and humanity through large-scale murals and mosaics that bridged fine art and architecture. Leger’s synthesis of Cubism, Futurism, and abstraction paved the way for movements such as Pop Art and influenced generations of artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Indiana, and Alexander Calder, who admired his fusion of structure, energy, and optimism. Today, his works are prized by major museums and collectors worldwide for their bold visual power and enduring modernity. His highest auction record was achieved by La femme en rouge et vert (1914), which sold for $39,241,000 at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 7, 2008. Fernand Leger L’Eau, Leger Verve, Leger Mourlot...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Le Couple, 1951, drypoint on chine volant, signed lower right margin and numbered (5/XI) lower left margin. References: Bloch 690,...

Figure is a lithograph realized by Henry Ramey in the mid-20th Century. Good condition. Hand-signed. Artist's proof.

First edition exhibition poster/lithograph published for the Festival D’Avignon. Featuring a striking image originally used in a poster created by Pablo Picasso in 1964, titled "Le C...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sur la Route de Souville (On the Road to Souville), from the album Fernand Leger, Dessins de Guerre 1915...

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled La Fleur (The Flower), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°3 (double) Juin 1952, originates from the 1952 editi...

Vibrant cubist still life, a hand signed limited edition lithograph print by Fausto Maria Casotti (also known as Cauri) (Italian, b. 1924). Bold colors and blocky shapes characterize...

ITALIAN VILLAGE by the South American artist Jorge Dumas, is an original hand drawn lithograph hand proofed and printed using traditional lithography techniques on archival printmaki...

This impression is signed and numbered 24/25. The references for this work are: Auberty Perussaux 191 and Ginestet Pouillon E. 277. This is one of Jacques Villon’s gr...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Cafe-Bar, originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L’Hommage a Georges Braque (Tribute ...

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Pride : Two Women with Rainbow Scarf , 1938 Lithograph and watercolor stencil On light vellum 21 x 27 cm (c. 8 x 11 inch) Very good condition

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Minotaure (Minotaur), from the folio Picasso, La flute double, 16 Dessins, Aquarelles Lavis (The Double ...