Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Maternité (Maternity), 1964, Lithograph

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Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886 - 1968)

Maternité (Maternity - Mother and Child)

Lithograph
Original Lithographic poster for his … Read more Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886 - 1968)

Maternité (Maternity - Mother and Child)

Lithograph
Original Lithographic poster for his solo show held from June 18 to July 14, 1964 at Galerie Paul Pétridès in Paris.
68 x 49 cm ca.
"Foujita" in pencil, lower right
printed by René Guillard in Paris
Great condition, backed on canvas

The central image is a colour lithograph titled "Femme et enfant" (Woman and Child). It depicts a young mother cradling a child in a way that evokes the traditional "Madonna and Child" iconography, reflecting Foujita’s Catholic conversion.

The figures are defined by Foujita’s signature fine, fluid black outlines. The colours are soft and muted—typically pastel pinks, pale blues, and creamy whites—giving the work a serene, ethereal quality. The faces often feature the characteristic "almond-shaped" eyes and porcelain-like skin.

Paul Pétridès was a high-profile dealer who also represented Maurice Utrillo. Because Pétridès was Foujita's official representative, these posters were not just advertisements but were often treated as real artworks. It was common for the gallery to have the artist sign a small batch of posters on opening night for VIP guests. This piece has an attribution mark,
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