Georges Braque Vintage 1961 Mid Century Modernist Mourlot Lithograph Print " l'Atelies De Braque " Framed Landmark Paris Exhibition Poster

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This Georges Braque very rare vintage 1961 Mid Century Modernist Mourlot lithograph print " L'Atelies De Braque " custom framed … Read more This Georges Braque very rare vintage 1961 Mid Century Modernist Mourlot lithograph print " L'Atelies De Braque " custom framed landmark Paris exhibition poster is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The fine art lithograph print exhibition poster is published by The Ministere D'Etat Affaires Culturelles, printed in France in 1961 in an unnumbered limited edition of 1000 by Editions Des Musees Nationaux - Mourlot Paris, on the occasion of the exhibition " L'Atelies De Braque " at The Musee Du Louvre Museum in Paris France.

This is a rare opportunity for true Braque and Mid Century Modernism fans and collectors both as this coveted image fine art lithograph print poster is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Georges Braque ( 1882 - 1963 ) was a major 20th Century French painter, collagist, printmaker, and sculptor. His most important contributions to the history of art were his alliance with Fauvism, and the role he played in the development of Cubism. Closely associated with his colleague Pablo Picasso, their respective Cubist works were indistinguishable for many years. Working closely together, thus the invention of The Cubist Style was a joint effort between Braque and Picasso. Artworks by Braque are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

This very rare lithographic poster was created for the exhibition " Braque's Studio " in 1961. At age seventy-nine, Braque became the first living artist to exhibit a solo show at The Musee Du Louvre. He was also famously commissioned to paint a ceiling fresco at The Louvre in 1953 - " The Birds " is still on permanent display at the museum.

During the summer of 1955, Braque visited a bird sanctuary in Camargue, an experience that furthered his interest and led to many iconic works that include birds in their compositions.

The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right.

The rare out of print Modernist framed Paris exhibition poster print measures 20 7/8" W X 29 3/4" H X 1 1/8" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern recessed beveled detailed matte eggshell finish black wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less