| | "Les constructeurs", Maison de la Pensée Française, Original Lithograph
As stated in the authorized catalogue of graphic works, this exhibition poster is "Léger's only original lithograph poster and his only lithograph documented to have been drawn on stone rather than on transfer paper or zinc." [Saphire] The title of this expressive work is "L'ouvrier" which means "The workman".
| Medium / Technique: | Original exhibition poster from 1951
Original lithograph printed in 5 colours | | Size: | 76,5 x 51,5 cm / 30.1" x 20.3" (poster), 59,5 x 50 cm / 23.4" x 19.7" (illustration) | | Edition / Paper: | Edition of 800 on standard paper, unsigend and unnumbered | | Published by: | Maison de la Pensée Française, Paris | | Printer: | Mourlot, Paris, with their printing mark on the bottom centre | Documentation/
Reference: | Saphire, Lawrence and Mourlot, Fernand. Fernand Leger. The Complete Graphic Work. Blue Moon Press, New York, 1978, page 170, no. 108
Your print is being delivered with an abstract from the a.m. catalogue raisonné | | Condition: |  Read more
A well-preserved copy. Partially minor soiling and traces of usage in the white margins, not affecting the image and striking overall impression. Rare, in this condition! | | | This rare poster has been backed with fine calandered linen by a specialized conservator, for preservation purposes. Read more about Stabilising and preserving old, valuable posters and graphics |
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Prints 1950-1959: Original limited edition print, Graphik work Mourlot Poster 800
