Masson's Original Lithograph | Moods and Movements in Art, 1952
Originating from the prestigious 1952 double issue of La Revue Verve (Verve Review,) this exquisite original lithograph, Le Torrent, is part of a historical post-war release of modern art. The collection, titled Moods and Movements in Art, was curated by Tériade and printed by the renowned Mourlot Frères in Paris, the premier lithographers for the era's modern masters of art.
Each lithograph from the collection serves an their respective creators post-war Parisian mood, capturing the distinct visual language of the world's most important creative scene at a time where a cheerful hope was just beginning to return. These fine art pieces are vibrant examples of optimism, created by Marc Chagall, Francisco Bores, Henri Laurens, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, André Masson, Marcel Gromaire, and Alberto Giocometti, they possess a rich texture and depth of color that only traditional stone lithography can provide. This series represents a tangible piece of art history, offering collectors the opportunity to own an era-defining piece of mid-century art history.
Artwork Details
- Artist: André Masson
- Title: Le Torrent
- Category: Limited Edition
- Medium: Original Lithograph
- Edition: of 2000 from la Revue Verve Vol. VII, Nos. 27-28, 1952
- Portfolio: Moods and Movements in Art 1952
- Signature: Plate Signed
- Paper Size: 21" x 14"
- Paper Type: Wove
- Printer: Mourlot Frères, Paris
- Publisher: Tériade- Editions de la Revue Verve, Paris, 1952
- Reference: Mourlot
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