CARZOU Galerie David Et Garnier Original Mourlot Lithograph

CARZOU Galerie David Et Garnier Original Mourlot Lithograph

Artwork Details:
• Title: Carzou - Provence
• Year: 1960
• Lithographer: Mourlot, Paris
• Size: 26’’ x 19’’
• Medium: Lithograph on paper
• Style: Expressionist landscape

Unframed
Corners have soft folds and small tear, otherwise very good condition

 

The poster depicts a beautifully intricate scene of the Provence coastline, featuring a harbor with sailboats moored near the shore. The foreground consists of lush trees and vegetation, executed in Carzou’s signature fine, web-like linework. The muted green, blue, and earthy tones evoke a sense of depth and tranquility, while the red typography boldly highlights the artist’s name.

 

 

 

Jean Carzou (1907–2000) – Renowned French-Armenian Artist

Jean Carzou was a celebrated French-Armenian painter, illustrator, and lithographer, known for his intricate and dreamlike compositions that often featured architectural and industrial landscapes. Born Karnik Zouloumian in Aleppo, Syria, in 1907, he moved to France in 1924 to study architecture at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. However, he soon shifted his focus to painting, developing a unique style characterized by delicate, web-like linework and a sense of surrealism.

Carzou gained international recognition in the mid-20th century, creating illustrations for literary works by authors such as Albert Camus and Ernest Hemingway. He also designed costumes and sets for the opera, showcasing his artistic versatility. His paintings, often depicting urban landscapes, cathedrals, and industrial scenes, reflected a mix of post-war melancholy and poetic elegance.

In 1977, Carzou became the first living artist to have a dedicated Carzou Foundation Museum in France, further cementing his legacy. His works continue to be highly sought after by collectors, especially his original Mourlot lithographs, which were used for exhibition posters and fine art prints.

 
 
 

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