Michel Ciry - Harlequin - Lithograph - 1970

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Man is an original lithograph realized by the French artist Michel Ciry in 1970. Signed and dated on the lower … Read more Man is an original lithograph realized by the French artist Michel Ciry in 1970. Signed and dated on the lower right. Sheet dimensions: 61 x 43.5 In good conditions except for rip on the right margin that doesn't affect the artwork. The artwork represents asserted Harlequin, depicted skillfully through confident and strong strokes with a well-balanced composition with perfect hatching in harmonious colors. Michel Ciry (1919-2018) was a French painter, engraver, writer and composer. A student at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris from 1934 to 1937, Michel Ciry engraved his first copper in 1935 and started at the exhibition "Artistes de ce Temps" at the Petit Palais in 1938. In addition to his personal engraved work, he produced numerous illustrations for bibliophile editions. He created with his friends the international Michel-Ciry engraving prize, which rewards professional and amateur talented engravers. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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