Marcel Marceau Limited Edition Figurative Lithograph Hand Signed and Numbered

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Marcel Marceau Signed Surrealist Color Lithograph, Dramatic Apocalyptic Cityscape Scene

A dramatic and highly expressive color lithograph signed by Marcel … Read more Marcel Marceau Signed Surrealist Color Lithograph, Dramatic Apocalyptic Cityscape Scene

A dramatic and highly expressive color lithograph signed by Marcel Marceau, the legendary French mime whose artistic practice extended beyond performance into drawing and printmaking.

The composition presents a vivid surrealist cityscape engulfed in turmoil, rendered in powerful shades of crimson, rust, charcoal, and soft pastel tones. Towering architectural forms appear to collapse or burn beneath a turbulent sky while an animated crowd of figures fills the foreground in a swirling, almost theatrical choreography. The scene evokes the intensity of stage drama, reflecting Marceau’s deep connection to movement, emotion, and narrative performance.

Marceau’s visual works often echo the expressive gestures of his iconic stage character Bip the Clown, translating the language of mime into a compelling pictorial form. The energetic figures, exaggerated movement, and densely layered composition give the work a strong surrealist and expressionist character, combining storytelling with symbolic imagery.

The print is hand signed by Marcel Marceau in pencil along the lower right margin and appears to be a limited edition impression, numbered in pencil at the lower left.

Professionally framed with archival matting, the work displays beautifully and is ready to hang.

A compelling and uncommon graphic work by one of the most influential performance artists of the 20th century. It was published by Lithoprint, in Paris, France.

Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate toning to the paper. Frame in good presentation condition.

Dimensions: Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm) See less