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Original lithograph by Jean Carzou, "La Maison et Les Arbres" (The House and Trees), from the limited-edition portfolio "Regards sur …
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Original lithograph by Jean Carzou, "La Maison et Les Arbres" (The House and Trees), from the limited-edition portfolio "Regards sur Paris", published by Andre Sauret in Paris in 1962-63. The portfolio contained original lithographs by ten leading 20th Century artists: André Beaudin, Georges Braque, Maurice Brianchon, Jean Carzou, Marc Chagall, André Dunoyer de Segonzac, André Masson, Pablo Picasso, Kees van Dongen and Jacques Villon. Printed by Atelier Mourlot. For over 150 years, Mourlot was almost synonymous with lithography, producing work of such excellent quality that it was clear they had attained the height of printing mastery. Sheet size: 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. The lithograph is in mint condition.
Jean Carzou (1907-2000), was born in Syria to an Armenian family. Carzou created his name from the first syllables of his birth first name and surname (Karnik Zouloumian). He moved to Paris in the early 1920s to study art and architecture, and in 1925 he graduated from the Paris School of Architecture. However, he abandoned his pursuit of architecture for the fine art, resorting to work as a street artist painting caricatures and portraits to support himself. His art became noticed, providing Carzou with a steady income from his sketches of politicians and public figures that were published in Paris newspapers. Through his line drawings and engravings, he became well known as an illustrator for some of the 20th century's most important writers, including Hemingway, Camus, Ionesco and Rimbaud. Carzou's works adorn opera houses, chapel walls, the SS France and a Château Mouton Rothschild wine bottle label. His paintings are in the permanent collection of renowned art museums worldwide. Over the course of his career, Carzou received many honors. He was a member of France's Academie des Beaux-arts, and decorated with the National Order of Merit, three Hallmark Prizes for painting, the Grand Prize of Europe, and the Grand Prize of the Ile de France. In 1976, Carzou became the first living artist to have his work appear on a French postage stamp.
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- Dimensions
- 11.75ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 15.5ʺH
- Styles
- Abstract
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- Mint condition. Photographs are detailed and taken under controlled lighting; post-production is performed with calibrated monitors. Thus, our photographs accurately … moreMint condition. Photographs are detailed and taken under controlled lighting; post-production is performed with calibrated monitors. Thus, our photographs accurately capture the work's condition and colors. However, monitors vary and can affect the way art appears online. Contact us for any concerns. less
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