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What did Le Corbusier invent?
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Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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Unité, Planche 10 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Nude Animal
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965)
Title: "Unité, Planche 10" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
Category
1960s Surrealist Nude Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
Passion of the Lovers - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier
Passion of the Lovers, 1964
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
Limited to 250 copies
On Arches vellum 42.5 x 35.5 cm (c. 16.5 x 13.7 in)
Edited by Forc...
Category
1960s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Modulor by Le Corbusier, 1962 - Original Lithograph Poster
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Le Corbusier
Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956/62
Dimensions: 29 x 21.5 in, 73.7 x 54.6 cm
Arches Paper with Mourlot watermark - Excellent condition A
Le Corbusier’s relationship with Mourlot started as early as the mid thirties. The artist was always interested in editions of all sorts, whether furniture, tablewear or lithographic. It all related to a new modern way of life and intrinsic to his architecture. In fact, the famous Modulor is the iconic image in Le Corbusier’s work as it is the basis for his architectural work.
As in many other cases, the Master’s philosophy was very democratic and he felt that while a few proofs should be signed, the others should be signed directly in the plate so that it could be affordable to as many people as possible. He wanted not only collectors, but regular home owners to have access to an artwork of quality but reasonably priced, just as he wanted them to afford his furniture designs. It was all about Modernity ushering a brave new world.
This rare Le Corbusier lithograph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Tribute to Design - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier
Tribute to Design, 1964
Original lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
Limited to 250 copies
On vellum 42.5 x 35.5 cm (c. 16.5 x 13.7 in)
Edited by Forces-Vives (P...
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Couple : The Argument - Original Lithograph
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier (1887-1965)
Couple : The Argument, 1938
Original lithograph
Signature printed in the plate
Dated in the plate
On light vellum 21 x 27 cm (c. 8 x 11 inch)
Very good con...
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Totem by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.”
This colorful modern lithograph was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1963 and is from the printer's edition. It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant.
Le Corbusier...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
