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Charles Pachter
Noblesse Oblige 1/1 (Nobility Obliges) - pop-art, Canadiana, lithograph print

1970

About the Item

A portrait of a Canadian Mountie and his horse are the subject of this unique 1970 print (edition 1 of 1) by Charles Pachter. The French titling of the work Noblesse Oblige 1/1 translates to Nobility Obliges, referencing a French expression denoting the idea that nobility holds larger social obligations. Framed dimensions are 41.75 x 31.75 inches. Graduate of University of Toronto and the Sorbonne-Paris, Charles Pachter is a leading contemporary Canadian artist. Pachter is a prestigious Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier of France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and twice a recipient of the Queen's Jubilee medal. He has honorary Doctorate degrees from the Ontario College of Art & Design University, University of Toronto and Brock University. His paintings are in public and private collections around the world. Pachter is a painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian and author.
  • Creator:
    Charles Pachter (1942, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    1970
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Bloomfield, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2914397062

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