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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

356 - Henri Deschamps (1898-1990) - The calm of things.
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Estimate €10 - €20
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Henri Deschamps (1898-1990) - The calm of things. Original lithograph on wove paper, 56 x 76 cm (artist's standard size). Titled, signed, dated 1973, enriched with a handwritten dedication and justified EA (Épreuve d'Artiste). Condition A, perfect state of preservation. This work is a visual meditation of great serenity, perfectly illustrating Henri Deschamps' artistic maturity in the early 1970s. In this composition, entitled "Le calme des choses" ("The Calm of Things"), the artist distances himself from the hustle and bustle of the world to concentrate on the harmony of form and the fullness of simple objects. His style, nurtured by decades of collaboration with the geniuses of modern art at Mourlot, manifests itself here in an economy of strokes and a masterly mastery of flat tints of colour. The balance of the layout and the softness of the colour palette create an atmosphere of silent contemplation, where time seems suspended. The lithographic technique, impeccably executed, reproduces the subtle vibration of the pigments on the grain of the wove paper. The mention EA, the date 1973 and the autograph dedication make this print a rare and intimate document, testifying to the kindness and poetry that permeated the artist's life. This plate is an elegant synthesis of the French figurative tradition and a calmer modernity, offering a vision of everyday life that is both humble and spiritual. It is a refined collector's item, distinguished by its clarity of composition and profound humanity.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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