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Jean Lurcat, The Raft of the Medusa, from Eight Drawings, 1933 (after)
1933

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About the Item

This exquisite heliogravure after Jean Lurcat (1892–1966), titled Le Radeau de la Meduse (The Raft of the Medusa), from the folio Jean Lurcat Huit Dessins (Jean Lurcat Eight Drawings), originates from the 1933 edition published by Aux Editions Jeanne Bucher, Paris, and printed by F. Duval, Paris, February 20, 1933. Le Radeau de la Meduse reflects Lurcat’s distinctive graphic sensibility and the lyrical geometry that defined his early career in the Parisian avant-garde. Executed as a heliogravure on velin paper, this work measures 12.63 x 17.62 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of F. Duval, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Jean Lurcat (1892–1966) Title: Le Radeau de la Meduse (The Raft of the Medusa), from the folio Jean Lurcat Huit Dessins (Jean Lurcat Eight Drawings) Medium: Heliogravure on velin paper Dimensions: 12.63 x 17.62 inches (32.08 x 44.77 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1933 Publisher: Aux Editions Jeanne Bucher, Paris Printer: F. Duval, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Jean Lurcat Huit Dessins (Jean Lurcat Eight Drawings), published by Aux Editions Jeanne Bucher, Paris; printed by F. Duval, Paris, February 20, 1933 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This album, whose boards were drawn from the presses of F. Duval, was printed on February 20, 1933. The edition includes D examples, the first eight, each containing one of the original drawings, were numbered by hand from I to VIII. About the Publication: Jean Lurcat Huit Dessins (Jean Lurcat Eight Drawings) was a fine art folio published in Paris in 1933 by Aux Editions Jeanne Bucher, one of the most influential galleries and publishers of modern art in interwar France. The folio brought together eight of Lurcat’s artworks, reflecting his engagement with symbolic figuration and his growing reputation within the Parisian avant-garde. Jeanne Bucher, a central figure in promoting modern art, was instrumental in supporting artists such as Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Fernand Leger, and Pablo Picasso, providing an essential platform for experimentation during a period of intellectual and artistic ferment. Printed by the distinguished atelier of F. Duval, the publication exemplified the Parisian tradition of combining technical excellence with modern aesthetic vision, uniting craftsmanship, poetry, and innovation in the classic form of the livre d’artiste. About the Artist: Jean Lurcat (1892–1966) was a pioneering French painter, ceramicist, and tapestry master who transformed the ancient art of tapestry into a modern, intellectual, and spiritual medium, establishing himself as one of the most original and influential artists of the 20th century. Born in Bruyeres, France, Lurcat studied in Nancy and Paris, where he became part of the avant-garde circle that included Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. His early paintings reflected the influence of Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and Symbolism, but his true innovation came when he reimagined tapestry as a form of monumental art rather than decorative craft. Profoundly inspired by the medieval Apocalypse of Angers tapestry, he sought to revive the grandeur of weaving by fusing ancient techniques with modernist abstraction and symbolism. In the 1930s, working with the Aubusson and Gobelins workshops, Lurcat revolutionized the process of tapestry-making by introducing a precise color notation system and standardizing thread palettes, allowing artists to maintain creative control from conception to completion. His bold compositions—radiant with color, geometric rhythm, and allegorical imagery—embodied a philosophy of cosmic balance and human resilience. After World War II, Lurcat’s work deepened in moral and spiritual scope, culminating in his monumental cycle Le Chant du Monde (“The Song of the World,” 1957–1965), a humanist response to the destruction of war and one of the greatest artistic achievements of the postwar era. His art, characterized by suns, moons, mythic creatures, and symbolic geometry, reflected his belief that art should harmonize intellect, craft, and emotion while reconnecting humanity to the natural and divine order. A contemporary and peer of Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Lurcat shared their passion for abstraction and innovation while extending it into the tactile, enduring world of textile art. His influence resonated with later artists and designers such as Fernand Leger, Sonia Delaunay, Le Corbusier, and Victor Vasarely, whose integration of color and geometry echoed his ideas. His work is preserved in major collections including the Musee Jean Lurcat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine in Angers, the Musee d’Art Moderne de Paris, and the Centre Pompidou. The highest auction record for Jean Lurcat was achieved by Apocalypse Tapestry, which sold for $290,500 USD at Sotheby’s, Paris, on May 29, 2014, underscoring his enduring legacy as the visionary who redefined tapestry as a cornerstone of modern art. Jean Lurcat Le Radeau de la Meduse 1933, Lurcat The Raft of the Medusa, Lurcat Huit Dessins, Lurcat Jeanne Bucher, Lurcat heliogravure, Lurcat velin paper, Lurcat collectible print.

Creation Year:

1933

Dimensions:

Height: 12.625 in (32.07 cm)Width: 17.625 in (44.77 cm)

Medium:

Lithograph

Movement & Style:

Surrealist

After:

Jean Lurçat (1892 - 1966, French)

Period:

1930-1939

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Southampton, NY

Reference Number:

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