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Bram van Velde, Composition, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982 (after)
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Name: Bram van Velde, Composition, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982 (after)
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This exquisite lithograph after Bram van Velde (1895–1981), titled Composition, originates from the historic 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght). Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris, this composition exemplifies Van Velde’s lyrical approach to abstraction, merging expressive gesture with spatial calm. In Composition, Van Velde achieves a meditative interplay of form and color, conveying both movement and silence in equal measure—a hallmark of his postwar aesthetic. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued. As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized publication format. The edition preserves Van Velde’s refined exploration of gesture and tonal harmony, affirming his lasting impact on postwar European abstraction. Artwork Details: Artist: After Bram van Velde (1895–1981) Title: Composition, from Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght), 1982 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1982 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris Catalogue Raisonne Reference: Mason, R. M., et al., Bram van Velde. Les Lithographies. Vol. II. 1974–1978. Musee dArt et dHistoire, 1979, illustration 157 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This special issue of Derriere le Miroir was designed and defined by Aime Maeght in the fall of 1980. He envisioned its publication as a celebration with which artists and writers published since 1946 were to be associated. He also chose Francois Chapon, president of the Reverdy Committee, to write the presentation. This Derriere le Miroir number 250 took the form, after its disappearance on September 5, 1981, of a tribute to Aime Maeght and his wife Marguerite Maeght who died four years earlier. 24 artists agreed to create an original graphic work for this issue which includes the general table of all issues as well as excerpts from texts by 32 writers. Finished printing on June 2, 1982 on the presses of the l'Imprimerie moderne du Lion in Paris. CL examples were printed on velin d'Arches, numbered from I to CL, and some non-commercial examples constituting the original edition. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, and Bram van Velde. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot and Arte, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Bram van Velde (1895–1981) was a Dutch-born painter whose deeply personal and evocative abstractions carve a unique space in postwar modern art. Arriving in Paris in the 1920s, Van Velde embraced the existential spirit of the time and developed a distinctive visual language defined by luminous color fields, elongated forms, and a contemplative balance between gesture and restraint. His work aligns him with the visionary breakthroughs of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—each of whom challenged the limits of form and meaning, while Van Velde distilled that legacy into a deeply introspective and timeless visual expression. His paintings and lithographs are celebrated for their poetic minimalism and emotional resonance, earning enduring acclaim among collectors and institutions worldwide. The highest price ever paid for a Bram Van Velde artwork is approximately $786,400 USD, achieved in 2022 at Christophe Joron-Derem, Paris. 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Creation Year:
1982
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Bram Van Velde (1895 - 1981, Dutch)
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216701522

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Abstract (Edition 75/100) By Bram Van Velde (1895-1981) Numbered Lower Left Signed Lower Center Unframed: 25" x 28" Framed: 31.5" x 34.5" Bram (Abraham Gerardus) van Velde was a Dutch painter known for an intensely colored and geometric semi-representational painting style related to Tachisme*, and Lyrical Abstraction*. He is often seen as member of the School of Paris* but his work resides somewhere between expressionism* and surrealism*, and evolved in the 1960s into an expressive abstract art. His paintings from the 1950s are similar to the contemporary work of Matisse, Picasso and the abstract expressionist Adolph Gottlieb. He was championed by a number of French-speaking writers, including Samuel Beckett and the poet André du...

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