Corneille - 1958 Terre et astres - Extremely Rare, Old Lithograph! Collector's item - Sold

The lithograph "Terre et astres" by Corneille, made in 1958. Corneille was one of the co-founders of the CoBrA movement, an influential avant-garde art movement that was founded in 1948 and active until 1951. The movement was known for its experimental and expressive style, with a strong focus on spontaneity, vibrant colors and free forms.


The lithograph "Terre et astres" clearly reflects the characteristics of the CoBrA movement. The artwork consists of abstract shapes, mainly in dark and red tones, which create a sense of depth and texture. The work has a strong, dynamic composition, typical of Corneille's style, in which he often combined organic shapes and vibrant colors.

Some important details of the artwork:

Title: "Terre et astres"
Artist: Corneille
Year: 1958
Technique: Lithography
Edition: 120 signed copies + some EA (artist's proof)
Copy: Number 35 of 120
Image size: 72.5 x 53.5 cm
Paper size: 81.0 x 57.0 cm
Paper: BFK Rives vellum paper with watermark
Features: Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist, with a relief "L'Oeuvre gravée" on the paper.
Reference: Donkersloot - Van den Berghe, no. 51 (see last photo)
Condition: Good to very good
Excellent, colour intensive and chalky prints with wide margins and deckle edges on some sides.

The work is a representative example of Corneille's contribution to the CoBrA movement and his individual artistic development after the group's dissolution.

This artwork is also included in the following collection(s):
https://museums.si/sl-si/Domov/Zbirke/Predmet?id=462842
https://museu.ms/collection/object/264719/terre-et-astres


In 1996 a Terre et astres was auctioned by Christies.
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-506492

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