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Jean Helion Figurative Prints

French, 1904-1987
Jean Hélion, pseudonym of Jean Bichier, is a French painter and engraver, born April 21, 1904 in Couterne and died October 27, 1987 in Paris. His complex artistic itinerary passed, a rare case, from abstract art sometimes close to Piet Mondrian1 to figurative art. He helped introduce abstract art to the United States. Jean Hélion has always been able to express in his works his youthful spirit through the vivacity of the colors and the rhythm of his compositions. Hailed in the 1960s by the new generation of painters, that of Gilles Aillaud or Eduardo Arroyo, he is today considered the precursor of the New German Fauves of the 1970s and the figurative ones of the 1980s. above all his work of the 1930s and 1950s.
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Artist: Jean Helion
Jean Helion Nude in the chair
By Jean Hélion
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jean Helion Nude in the chair Charcoal on laid paper Signed and dated 4/10/48 by the artist Certificate of the widow of Jean Hélion Dimensions Work 67 x 52 cms Sheet 88 x 70 cms Per...
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1960s Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Paper, Charcoal

Jean Hélion - Readers of journal - lithograph - 1951
By Jean Hélion
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Hélion (1904-1987 ) Readers of journal Original lithograph Hand signed and numbered/ 100 1951 Printed on vellum Size 41 x 32 cm (c. 16 x 12,6") Excellent condition
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1950s Modern Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Modern Romeo & Juliette - Original handsigned lithograph - 100 copies
By Jean Hélion
Located in Paris, FR
Jean HELION Modern Romeo & Juliette Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 100 copies On Arches vellum 65 x 50cm (c.26 x 20") Excellent condition
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1980s American Modern Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Gold Panners - Original handsigned lithograph
By Jean Hélion
Located in Paris, FR
Jean HELION Gold Panners, 1972 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Rives vellum 37 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 inch) Excellent condition
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1970s Modern Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Passersby on the Port
By Jean Hélion
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lithograph of the artist Jean Hélion. 1965 Signed in pencil and numbered on 50ex in pencil by the artist. Dimensions 38 x 53 cm Support: Vellum Rives paper In excellent condition! PR...
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1960s Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Three American Gangsters - Original handsigned lithograph - 100 copies
By Jean Hélion
Located in Paris, FR
Jean HELION Three American Gangsters Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 100 copies On Arches vellum 65 x 50cm (c.26 x 20"...
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1980s Modern Jean Helion Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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