Claude Garache
Claude Garache, Two Nudes, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
1982

Name: Claude Garache, Two Nudes, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph by Claude Garache (born 1930), titled Deux Nus (Two Nudes), 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 reflects Garache’s signature devotion to the female form and his mastery of line, color, and negative space. In Deux Nus (Two Nudes), Garache distills the essence of sensuality and gesture into a minimal yet emotionally charged expression of movement and intimacy. 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 Garache’s refined painterly balance between abstraction and figuration, affirming his lasting role in the postwar French avant-garde. Artwork Details: Artist: Claude Garache (born 1930) Title: Deux Nus (Two Nudes), 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 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, and Claude Garache. 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: Claude Garache (born 1930) is a French painter and printmaker whose refined mastery of line, form, and tone has earned him an enduring place among the leading figurative artists of postwar France. Best known for his elegant and disciplined depictions of the female nude, Garache’s work explores the balance between sensuality and abstraction, often rendered in luminous monochromatic reds, ochres, and whites. His minimalist yet emotionally charged compositions reveal a profound understanding of anatomy and movement, reducing the human form to its purest expressive essence. Trained under the patronage of the renowned art dealer Aime Maeght, Garache developed a singular visual language grounded in both classical drawing and modern abstraction. His artistic dialogue echoes that of the great 20th-century masters—Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—whose collective innovations transformed modern art. While their avant-garde experiments expanded form and color, Garache distilled those lessons into a quieter, more introspective vision centered on the human body and the act of seeing. His works have been exhibited internationally and are represented in prominent public and private collections, admired for their meditative beauty and sculptural simplicity. The highest price ever paid for a Claude Garache artwork at auction is approximately $19,868 USD, achieved in 2021 at Tajan, Paris, for Nu. Claude Garache lithograph, Garache Deux Nus, Garache Two Nudes, Garache Derriere le Miroir, Garache Maeght Editeur Paris, Garache Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Garache 1982 edition, Garache figurative art, Garache minimalism, Garache collectible lithograph, Garache French modernist, Garache Maeght Paris publication.

Creator:
Claude Garache (1929, French)
Creation Year:
1982
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216701602