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Shan Merry
Nevada

Circa 1980

About the Item

This artwork titled "Nevada" is an original lithograph by noted French artist Shan Merry, born 1935. It is hand signed and numbered 97/450 in pencil by the artist. The image size is 15.5 x 14 inches, framed is 32.25 x 29 inches. It is beautifully framed in a custom gold frame, with fabric matting and gold color bevel. it is in excellent condition. Shan-Merry began her artistic studies in 1957 at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Metier, in France. By 1972 she was working as a professional fine artist and began exhibiting regularly in prominent art galleries. By the 1990’s her works were included in prestigious international collections and exhibitions in Belgium, Germany, Japan and the United States. She was also a designer for Hermes, published numerous books and catalogs, created illustrations for various periodicals and continues to create watercolors and limited edition graphic works. Among her important distinctions are: New York Watercolor Prize (1974); Italian Academy “Gold Medal” Signature Prize (1979); Versailles Watercolor Award (1997); Winner of the “Pont Royal Award” (1999); “Prix d’Aquarelle (Watercolor Prize),” and exhibit at the Painters of the Army for the Bi-Centennial of Saint-Cyr at the Hotel National des Invalides (2001). She has been awarded a Chevalier of Arts-Sciences and Letters; a Chevalier of Cultural and Artistic Merit; is a member of the Italian Academy.
  • Creator:
    Shan Merry (1935, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: shan1stDibs: LU66632381821
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