André Dignimont
Andre Dignimont, Untitled, from Alternation, 1946
1946

Name: Andre Dignimont, Untitled, from Alternation, 1946
Brand: André Dignimont
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About the Item

This exquisite etching by Andre Dignimont (1891–1965), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Alternance (Alternation), originates from the 1946 edition published by Le Gerbier, Paris, and printed by Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris, March 2, 1946. The work embodies Dignimont's mastery of lyrical line, psychological nuance, and theatrical atmosphere, distilling the intimate elegance and narrative sensitivity that define his contribution to twentieth-century French art. Executed as an etching on velin de Rives paper, this work measures 12.88 x 9.88 inches (32.7 x 25.1 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Andre Dignimont (1891–1965) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Alternance (Alternation) Medium: Etching on velin de Rives paper Dimensions: 12.88 x 9.88 inches (32.7 x 25.1 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1946 Publisher: Le Gerbier, Paris Printer: Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Alternance (Alternation), published by Le Gerbier, Paris; printed by Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris, March 2, 1946 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Printing was finished on March 2, 1946 on the presses of atelier Quesneville for thirteen etchings; on the presses of Lacouriere for the etchings by Henri Matisse and Dignimont; the etching of J.G. Daragnes was engraved by himself; the typography, which is composed of Garamond was printed on the presses of the Master Printer, G. Girard. This collection of sixteen original etchings, alternating with sixteen unpublished writings, CCC examples have been drawn, including XXXVIII on Monival and hand numbered from I to XXXVIII; and, CCLXII on Rives BFK, numbered from XXXIX to CCC. XL examples were drawn for hors commerce on Lana a la forme numbered from I to XL. About the Publication: Alternance (Alternation), published in 1946 by Le Gerbier, stands as a significant postwar livre d'artiste uniting sixteen original etchings with sixteen unpublished literary texts. Produced with exceptional attention to etching technique, paper selection, and typographic refinement, the album reflects the collaborative vitality of mid-century French printmaking. Printed across several fine papers including Monival, Rives BFK, and Lana a la forme, the edition embodies the craft traditions of Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Atelier Quesneville, and the presses of G. Girard, preserving a moment of rich artistic exchange in the years immediately following World War II. About the Artist: Andre Dignimont (1891–1965) was a French painter, illustrator, draughtsman, and master observer of Parisian elegance whose refined, psychologically charged depictions of theater life, cabaret performers, fashionable women, and intimate interior scenes placed him at the heart of the artistic culture that also shaped Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassilly Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. Deeply inspired by the atmospheric subtlety of Edgar Degas, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, and the Nabis, Dignimont developed a distinctive visual language that blended classical draftsmanship with the softness, immediacy, and emotional depth of modernism, resulting in works celebrated for their lyrical contour lines, delicate tonalities, and an unmistakable ability to capture character with a single gesture. A central figure in the Montparnasse creative scene, he thrived in the literary and artistic salons of early twentieth-century Paris and became one of the most prolific contributors to the golden age of the livre d’artiste, illustrating works by major writers including Colette, Pierre Mac Orlan, Francis Carco, Paul Morand, Jean Cocteau, and Maurice Dekobra. His drawings and prints—frequently centered on women depicted with both sophistication and vulnerability—bridged fine art, fashion, editorial illustration, and theatrical culture, shaping a generation of French illustrators and influencing later figurative painters and visual storytellers who admired his ability to merge narrative elegance with acute psychological insight. Dignimont's work continues to command attention for its evocative portrayal of Parisian modernity, its seamless fusion of literary and visual culture, and its enduring relevance within the broader lineage of twentieth-century figurative art. Andre Dignimont Sans titre Alternance 1946, Dignimont etching, Dignimont velin de Rives, Dignimont collectible print.

Creator:
André Dignimont (1891 - 1965, French)
Creation Year:
1946
Dimensions:
Height: 12.875 in (32.71 cm)Width: 9.875 in (25.09 cm)
Medium:
Engraving
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465214867142

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