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Wifredo Lam
Innocence, from Pleni Luna Serie colorful lithograph by Wifredo Lam

1974

About the Item

This colorful abstract original lithograph was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in 1974. This print is marked "H.C." on the bottom righthand corner, indicating it is a "Hors Commence" proof, as well as the artists signature on the bottom lefthand corner in pencil. Certificate of Provenance: Each individual work of art carefully curated by Mourlot Editions comes with a Certificate of Provenance, signed, dated, stamped, and numbered by Eric Mourlot. This certificate guarantees the origin and authenticity of your personal lithograph. About the Artist: 1902-1982) Cuban Born and raised in Sagua La Grande, a village in a sugar farming province of Cuba, Lam was of mixed discent; his father a Chinese immigrant and his mother the daughter of a Congolese and Cuban father. As such he was surrounded by many African traditions, including celebrations and spiritual practices, which proved to be his largest artistic influence. During the 1930’s, Lam was exposed to a myriad of influences while in Europe most notably the Surrealist movement as well as the work of Henri Matisse. Throughout his work, Lam sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture, melding his influenced to create a unique style ultimately characterized by the prominence of hybrid figures.
  • Creator:
    Wifredo Lam (1902-1982, Cuban)
  • Creation Year:
    1974
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU132325961422
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