Bernard Buffet, Pitcher and Flat Irons, 1990s, Color Lithograph on Paper

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Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) Pitcher and flat irons. Color lithograph. Artist: Bernard Buffet Title: Pitcher and flat irons Material: Color lithograph … Read more Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) Pitcher and flat irons. Color lithograph. Artist: Bernard Buffet Title: Pitcher and flat irons Material: Color lithograph on paper Edition: 228/300 Total size: 56 × 77 cm Signature: Hand-signed “Bernard Buffet” lower right, numbered 228/300 lower left Period: Circa 1960s Condition: Good condition, minor age-related patina A characteristic work by French painter and printmaker Bernard Buffet, recognized for his unmistakable linear style and austere expression. The lithograph depicts a still life with pitcher and flat irons, executed in Buffet’s typical cross-hatching and rigid formal language. Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) was one of the most prominent French artists of the postwar period. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he quickly gained acclaim for his expressive linear style, often presenting somber and melancholic subjects. Buffet produced an extensive graphic oeuvre, which today is highly sought after by collectors worldwide. See less