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Jacques Villon, The Automobile, from The Painters My Friends, 1965 (after)
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About the Item

This exquisite etching after Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled L’Automobile (The Automobile), from the folio Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), originates from the 1965 edition published by Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, Paris, and printed by Atelier de Manuel Robbe, Paris, May 20, 1965. L’Automobile (The Automobile) captures Villon’s fascination with modern motion and mechanical beauty, translating the energy and rhythm of early 20th-century life into a Cubist-inspired composition of interlocking planes and dynamic geometry. The image, at once analytical and lyrical, exemplifies Villon’s distinctive synthesis of structure and emotion—an homage to progress and the aesthetic poetry of the modern world. Executed as an etching on grand velin d'Arches paper, this work measures 15 x 11 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exceptional standards of Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, Paris, and the technical mastery of Atelier de Manuel Robbe, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Jacques Villon (1875–1963) Title: L’Automobile (The Automobile), from the folio Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), 1965 Medium: Etching on grand velin d'Arches paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1965 Publisher: Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, Paris Printer: Atelier de Manuel Robbe, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Monod, Luc. Manuel de l’amateur de livres illustrés modernes, 1875–1975. Ides et Calendes, 1992, illustration 11485. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), published by Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, Paris; printed by Atelier de Manuel Robbe, Paris, May 20, 1965 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from the folio), The lithographs by Derain and Van Dongen were printed by Lucien Detruit. Those by Dufy, Matisse, Chagall, Dunoyer de Segonzac, Cavailles, Terechkovitch, and Carzou were printed by Mourlot Freres. Those by Picasso and Buffet were printed by P.-J. Ballon. The lithograph by Miro was printed in the workshop Arte, which also printed, in phototype, the frontispiece. The etchings by Villon and Zadkine were printed by Manuel Robbe. That by Braque was printed by A. and P. Crommelynck. The wood engravings and printing of the illustrations by Vlaminck, Rouault, Pascin, and Utrillo were done by Raymond Jacquet. The texts by Andre Warnod, collected by his daughter Jeanine Warnod, were hand-set in De Roos type, size 24, and printed in Paris on the presses of Daragnes. Printing completed on May 20, 1965. Justification of the edition, III examples on large velin d'Arches containing the original copper plates inked for one intaglio illustration; a proof on silk of two lithographs; the four wood-engraved illustrations, mounted; a color separation of one lithograph; and a complete suite of the illustrations on Arches—numbered I to III. XVI examples on large velin d'Arches containing a proof on silk of two lithographs; the four wood-engraved illustrations, mounted; a color separation of one lithograph; and a complete suite of the illustrations on Arches—numbered IV to XIX. XXI examples on large velin d'Arches containing a proof on silk of two lithographs; the four wood-engraved illustrations, mounted; and a complete suite of the illustrations on Arches—numbered XX to XL. XL examples on large velin d'Arches containing a complete suite of the illustrations on Arches—numbered XLI to LXXX. CLXX examples on large velin d'Arches—numbered LXXXI to CCL. About the Publication: The folio Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), published in Paris in 1965 by Editions d'art Les Heures Claires, represents one of the most ambitious collaborative undertakings of postwar French printmaking. Conceived as a tribute to the great masters of 20th-century modern art, the volume brought together original graphic works by many of the leading painters of the era—including Villon, Matisse, Picasso, Braque, Chagall, Derain, and Miro—alongside texts by the noted critic Andre Warnod. Each artist contributed an original work, rendered by the foremost ateliers of Paris under the highest standards of fine-art printmaking. The project exemplifies the technical brilliance of mid-century lithography and intaglio printing, combining the artistry of master printers such as Lucien Detruit, Mourlot Freres, P.-J. Ballon, Manuel Robbe, and Raymond Jacquet with the visionary editorial direction of Les Heures Claires. The folio stands as a testament to the vitality of the livre d’artiste tradition, uniting image, text, and craftsmanship in a rare celebration of artistic fraternity and innovation. About the Artist: Jacques Villon (1875–1963) was a French painter and printmaker whose pioneering fusion of Cubism, color theory, and lyrical abstraction made him one of the key architects of modern art. Born Gaston Emile Duchamp in Damville, France, he was the eldest brother of Marcel Duchamp and Raymond Duchamp-Villon, and together they became one of the most influential artistic families of the 20th century. Adopting the pseudonym Jacques Villon, he carved out an independent identity as a visionary who bridged the analytical rigor of Cubism with the emotional freedom of abstraction. After moving to Paris in the 1890s, Villon immersed himself in the avant-garde circles of Montmartre and later the Puteaux Group—also known as the Section d’Or—alongside Fernand Leger, Francis Picabia, Jean Metzinger, Albert Gleizes, and his brother Marcel. Influenced by Paul Cezanne and working in creative dialogue with contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, and Man Ray, Villon sought to reconcile scientific order and spiritual beauty through geometry, rhythm, and color. His early mastery of etching and aquatint earned him acclaim as a printmaker, while his paintings from the 1910s onward—such as Portrait of Marcel Duchamp (1913), The Rider (1914), and Composition Abstraite (1919)—demonstrated a unique Cubist lyricism characterized by transparent planes, interlocking forms, and a prismatic use of light. Over the following decades, he transformed Cubism’s intellectual structure into a radiant, harmonious abstraction that anticipated mid-century lyrical and color field painting. Like Kandinsky and Miro, Villon believed that art could evoke music’s spiritual depth through pure form, while his chromatic harmonies inspired later artists such as Sonia and Robert Delaunay, Nicolas de Stael, Hans Hartung, and Victor Vasarely. Recognized internationally, Villon exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and in 1956 received the Grand Prize for Painting at the Venice Biennale for his lifetime achievements. His influence extended far beyond painting—his geometric precision and luminous palette shaped later movements including lyrical abstraction, Op Art, and postwar modernism. A deeply poetic thinker, Villon merged intellect and emotion, science and beauty, transforming mathematical order into visual harmony. His art remains celebrated for its timeless grace, uniting the logic of Cubism with the lyricism of color. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Jacques Villon is remembered as a central figure in the evolution of modern art—a master whose elegant compositions continue to inspire collectors and creators worldwide. His highest auction record was achieved by Composition (Abstraction) (1919), which sold for $2.7 million at Sotheby’s, New York, on November 7, 2018, reaffirming his legacy as one of the most refined, visionary, and collectible artists of the 20th century. Jacques Villon L’Automobile (The Automobile), Villon Les Peintres mes amis (The Painters My Friends), Villon Les Heures Claires, Villon Manuel Robbe, Villon grand velin d'Arches, Villon collectible print.

Creation Year:
1965
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Jacques Villon (1875-1963, French)
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215296002