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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

382 - Jean PICART LE DOUX (1902-1982) - Tribute to Garcia Lorca.
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Estimate €30 - €40
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Jean PICART LE DOUX (1902-1982) - Tribute to Garcia Lorca. Original lithograph in colours on wove paper, 54 x 75.5 cm. Condition A, perfect state of conservation. This work is a masterpiece in the symbolic universe of Jean Picart Le Doux, in which he pays a vibrant tribute to the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. The composition brings together the artist's favourite elements - the burning sun, the guitar and plant motifs - treated with the elegant stylisation that has made him a world-renowned tapestry artist. The contrast between the deep reds, sunny yellows and graphic blacks creates a dramatic tension that evokes the soul of Andalusia and the tragedy of the poet. The large 75.5 cm format allows us to appreciate the visual strength and purity of the flat colours that are characteristic of prints made under the influence of the Renaissance Tapestry movement. The precision of the drawing and the balance of the forms bear witness to the decorative rigour of Picart Le Doux, who succeeded in transforming a poetic image into a powerful graphic architecture. This work is representative of the artist's humanism and his talent for marrying literary lyricism with twentieth-century plastic clarity.
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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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