1977 Jean Messagier French Art Exhibition Lithograph
Los Angeles, CA · Reported available
- Designer
- Artist
- Type
Prints
- Period
1977
- Dimensions
Width 20.7 in × Height 35 in
- Materials
Printed on thick matte paper
- Condition
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Good condition with heavy creasing and faint age spots along the base. One small miniscule tear on left which can be covered when framing if desired. About the Artist - Jean Messagier Jean Messagier (1920-1999) was a French painter and influential figure in the post-war art scene. He was associated with the Art Informel movement, which emphasized spontaneity and gestural expression. Messagier's works often featured vibrant, abstract compositions characterized by dynamic brushwork and a playful use of color. He was a pioneer of "tachisme," a style of abstract painting that emphasized the individual marks or "stains" created by the artist's brush. Messagier's innovative approach to abstraction and his commitment to artistic freedom made him a central figure in the development of modern French art, and his works can be found in major museums and collections worldwide. Interesting fact: Messagier was also an accomplished musician and occasionally integrated musical elements into his art, blurring the boundaries between visual and auditory expression.
Condition: Good condition with heavy creasing and faint age spots along the base.
- Medium
Lithograph
Additional details
- Artwork title
Lithograph
- National description
French
Dealer notes
1977 Jean Messagier French Art Exhibition Lithograph. Printed in France by Bellini. Printed on thick matte paper. Original 1970s art print from art exhibition event at Galerie Du Chapitre, Paris. Size: 20.7”W x 35”H. About the Artist - Jean Messagier Jean Messagier (1920-1999) was a French painter and influential figure in the post-war art scene. He was associated with the Art Informel movement, which emphasized spontaneity and gestural expression. Messagier's works often featured vibrant, abstract compositions characterized by dynamic brushwork and a playful use of color. He was a pioneer of "tachisme," a style of abstract painting that emphasized the individual marks or "stains" created by the artist's brush. Messagier's innovative approach to abstraction and his commitment to artistic freedom made him a central figure in the development of modern French art, and his works can be found in major museums and collections worldwide. Interesting fact: Messagier was also an accomplished musician and occasionally integrated musical elements into his art, blurring the boundaries between visual and auditory expression.
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