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Masson, Le figuier desséché, Masson Dessins (after)

1951

About the Item

Lithograph on vélin du Lana Papiers Spéciaux paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, Masson Dessins, 1951. Published by George Besson, Paris; printed by Les Éditions Braun & Cie, Mulhouse-Dornach, Paris, Lyon. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This volume, the eleventh of the "Plastique" collection published under the direction of George Besson, was printed on vélin Lana paper by Braun & Cie, Mulhouse-Dornach, Paris, Lyon. ANDRE MASSON (1896-1987) was born in Balagny-sur-Thérain, Oise, but when he was eight his father's work took the family first briefly to Lille and then to Brussels. He began his study of art at the age of eleven at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, under the guidance of Constant Montald, and later he studied in Paris. He fought for France during World War I and was seriously injured. Masson shared a Paris studio with Joan Miró and was in the milieu of Picasso.
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    André Masson (1896-1987, French)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Auburn Hills, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465214317832
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