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"La Reflection" original lithograph

"La Reflection" original lithograph

By Paul Delvaux

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris in 1975 at the atelier Mourlot and published as the frontispiece of the Mira Jacob catalogue raisonne of Paul Delvaux engraved works.

Category

1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Hans Erni

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in 1967 at the atelier Mourlot for the Hans Erni "Réflexions simples sur le corps" deluxe book portfolio.

Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Exhibit Poster "Flanders, Spain, Portugal" w/ Joanna of Castile, Bordeaux, 1954
Exhibit Poster "Flanders, Spain, Portugal" w/ Joanna of Castile, Bordeaux, 1954

Exhibit Poster "Flanders, Spain, Portugal" w/ Joanna of Castile, Bordeaux, 1954

By Mourlot Frères

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It was also known as Imprimerie Mourlot, Mourlot Freres and Atelier Mourlot. Founded by Francois Mourlot, it started off producing wallpaper.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Marc Chagall: The Artist as a Phoenix (Exhibition Poster)
Marc Chagall: The Artist as a Phoenix (Exhibition Poster)

Marc Chagall: The Artist as a Phoenix (Exhibition Poster)

By Marc Chagall

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph Exhibition Print for The Galerie Maeght Paris, printed in France in 1972 in an unnumbered limited edition by Atelier Mourlot. Features "The Artist As A Phoenix" artwork cr...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Posters

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Jacopo's Woman, Abstract Expressionist Embossed Lithograph by Bruce Dorfman
Jacopo's Woman, Abstract Expressionist Embossed Lithograph by Bruce Dorfman

Jacopo's Woman, Abstract Expressionist Embossed Lithograph by Bruce Dorfman

By Bruce Dorfman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bruce Dorfman, American (1936 - ) - Jacopo's Woman, Year: 1972, Medium: Lithograph with embossing on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 53/100, Image Size: 26 x 21 i...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Catalogue reference: Mourlot 608. Printed in Paris at the atelier Mourlot in 1970 for the art revue XXe Siecle (No. 34) and published by San Lazzaro.

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled

Untitled

By Joan Miró

Located in New York, NY

Joan Miro, Untitled, 1981 (from Lithographie IV) Original color lithograph on Rives vellum paper 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (32 x 25 cm), unframed Edition of 4000 (Published by Maeght in 198...

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20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Composition - Lithograph after George Braque - 1982

Composition - Lithograph after George Braque - 1982

By George Braque

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is a colored lithograph realized after George Braque by Atelier Mourlot.. The artwork is from A même la pierre, Fernand Mourlot Lithographe, Pierre Bordas & Fils, P...

Category

1980s Cubist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

lithograph (Deux femmes nus)

lithograph (Deux femmes nus)

By (after) Pierre Bonnard

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris in 1952 by the atelier Mourlot. Image size: 3 x 5 1/2 inches (75 x 135 mm).

Category

1950s Fauvist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

The Sea Itself from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn
The Sea Itself from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn

The Sea Itself from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: The Sea Itself from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x 17.75 ...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Unexpected Meetings from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn
Unexpected Meetings from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn

Unexpected Meetings from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist Lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Unexpected Meetings from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x 1...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Many Things from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn
Many Things from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

Many Things from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Many Things from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x 17.75 in....

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Frontispiece from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

Frontispiece from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Frontispiece (Portrait) from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn
Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x 17.75 in....

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"L'Avenue" lithograph

"L'Avenue" lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed on Renage wove paper in 1948 by the atelier Mourlot and published in an edition of 2500.

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

"L'Atre" lithograph

"L'Atre" lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed on Renage wove paper in 1948 by the atelier Mourlot and published in an edition of 2500.

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

"Auguste Pellerin" lithograph

"Auguste Pellerin" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 10 x 6 1/2 inches (257 x 163 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - L’Étreinte
Pablo Picasso - L’Étreinte

Pablo Picasso - L’Étreinte

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Wien, Wien

PABLO PICASSO Málaga 1881 – 1973 Mougins “L’Étreinte” 1972 Lithograph on Arches Vellum Based on a drawing from 1969, from “Au Baiser d’Avignon” (12 sheets), 1972 40 x 50 cm Signed in...

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1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

La Danseuse Creole, Nice, France-LITHOGRAPH Mourlot
La Danseuse Creole, Nice, France-LITHOGRAPH Mourlot

La Danseuse Creole, Nice, France-LITHOGRAPH Mourlot

By Henri Matisse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Printed by the renowned Atelier Mourlot, it captures Matisse's signature use of bold color and dynamic composition.

Category

1960s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Screams of Women in Labor from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn
Screams of Women in Labor from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

Screams of Women in Labor from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Screams of Women in Labor from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled

Untitled

By Joan Miró

Located in New York, NY

It measures 12.5 x 9.75 inches (32 x 25 cm), unframed, and is from the original edition of 4000, published by Maeght in 1981, printed by Atelier Mourlot. (M. 1260).

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

The First Word of Verse Arises from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn
The First Word of Verse Arises from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

The First Word of Verse Arises from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: The First Word of Verse Arises from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Siz...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

signed original lithograph

signed original lithograph

By Jacques Herold 1

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio.

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on Arches paper at the atelier Mourlot in 1987 for the "Bernard Buffet Lithographe II" catalogue raisonne.

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

"The Two Sisters" lithograph

"The Two Sisters" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 6 1/2 x 8 inches (168 x 202 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Georges Besson" lithograph

"Georges Besson" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (140 x 87 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

To Parents One Had to Hurt from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

To Parents One Had to Hurt from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: To Parents One Had to Hurt from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 2...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Of Light, White Sleeping Women from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

Of Light, White Sleeping Women from the Rilke Portfolio, lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Of Light, White Sleeping Women in Childbed from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in the plate Edit...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

One Must Know the Animals from the Rilke Portfolio, Ben Shahn
One Must Know the Animals from the Rilke Portfolio, Ben Shahn

One Must Know the Animals from the Rilke Portfolio, Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: One Must Know the Animals from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x 17.7...

Category

1960s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le Chien aboyant a la lune, Surrealist Lithograph by Joan Miro
Le Chien aboyant a la lune, Surrealist Lithograph by Joan Miro

Le Chien aboyant a la lune, Surrealist Lithograph by Joan Miro

By Joan Miró

Located in Long Island City, NY

VII, nn. 27/28 Year: 1952 Edition: 6000, unnumbered Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate Size: 14.5 x 21 in. (36.83 x 53.34 cm) Frame: 21 x 28.25 inches Reference: Mourlot 189 ; ...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

L'écuyère (The Horsewoman)
L'écuyère (The Horsewoman)

L'écuyère (The Horsewoman)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Title: "L`Ecuyère (The Horsewoman)" Unsigned, signed in the plate (printed signature) lower right Year: 1960 Medium: Lithograph on white wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

"Pierre Matisse" lithograph

"Pierre Matisse" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 9 x 7 inches (228 x 178 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Auguste Pellerin" lithograph

"Auguste Pellerin" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 inches (248 x 194 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Marguerite Matisse" lithograph

"Marguerite Matisse" lithograph

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris on smooth wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published in 1954. Size: 9 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches (237 x 170 mm).

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition - Original Lithograph after Maurice Estève - 1982

Composition - Original Lithograph after Maurice Estève - 1982

By Maurice Estève

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is a mixed colored lithograph realized after Maurice Estève by Atelier Mourlot. The artwork is from A même la pierre, Fernand Mourlot Lithographe, Pierre Bordas & Fils, ...

Category

1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Double Portrait - Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Double Portrait - Original Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Double Portrait - Original Lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Technique: Original lithograph in colours Year: 1956 Sizes: 35,5 x 26 cm / 14" x 10.2" (sheet) Published by: Éditions de la Revue Verve, Tériade, Paris Printed by: Atelier Mourlot, P...

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Many Men from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn
Many Men from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

Many Men from the Rilke Portfolio, Minimalist lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, Lithuanian/American (1898 - 1969) Title: Many Men from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Richard de Bas, signed in the plate Edition Size: 750 S...

Category

1960s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Memories of Many Nights of Love from the Rilke Portfolio
Memories of Many Nights of Love from the Rilke Portfolio

Memories of Many Nights of Love from the Rilke Portfolio

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, Lithuanian/American (1898 - 1969) Title: Memories of Many Nights of Love from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Richard de Bas, printed signatur...

Category

1960s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2
Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Vienna, AT

Lithograph from the portfolio "Au Baiser d'Avignon" limited 350 copies from 1972 by Pablo Picasso (after) 19.7 x 15.7 inches (50 x 40cm) on Paper Arches Vellum Excellent light agin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 4
Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 4

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 4

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Vienna, AT

Lithograph from the portfolio "Au Baiser d'Avignon" limited 350 copies from 1972 by Pablo Picasso (after) 19.7 x 15.7 inches (50 x 40cm) on paper arches vellum Excellent light agin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2
Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon Nr. 2

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Vienna, AT

Lithograph from the portfolio "Au Baiser d'Avignon" limited 350 copies from 1972 by Pablo PICASSO (after) 19.7 x 15.7 inches (50 x 40cm) on Paper Arches Vellum Excellent light agin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon
Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon

Pablo Picasso 'after' from Au Baiser d'Avignon

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Vienna, AT

Lithograph from the portfolio "Au Baiser d'Avignon" limited 350 copies from 1972 by Pablo Picasso (after) 19.7 x 15.7 inches (50 x 40cm) on Paper Arches Vellum Excellent light agin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

"Haystack" lithograph

"Haystack" lithograph

By (after) Maurice de Vlaminck

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris in 1958 at the atelier Mourlot and published in an edition of 2000.

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pasadena Art Museum - Original lithograph, 1969
Pasadena Art Museum - Original lithograph, 1969

Pasadena Art Museum - Original lithograph, 1969

By Joan Miró

Located in Paris, IDF

Joan MIRO (after) Pasadena Art Museum, 1969 Original lithograph in colors (atelier Mourlot) Unsigned On thin paper 80.5 x 57 cm (c. 31,7 x 22,4 in) REFERENCE : Catalog raisonne Cor...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Haystack" lithograph

"Haystack" lithograph

By (after) Maurice de Vlaminck

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed in Paris in 1958 at the atelier Mourlot and published in an edition of 2000.

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Inès and Her Child
Inès and Her Child

Inès and Her Child

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Naples, Florida

Lithograph in black on Arches paper Edition: Printer’s proof, annotated “6/6 FM”, outside the edition of 50 + 5 artist’s proofs Inscribed on the verso: “M. 61...

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

Maternity with Centaur (M.195) by Marc Chagall *Colorful Lithograph*

Maternity with Centaur (M.195) by Marc Chagall *Colorful Lithograph*

By Marc Chagall

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Printed in Paris by the renowned master printers Atelier Mourlot Frères, it was published by Éditions Maeght as part of Jacques Lassaigne's book Chagall.

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Mother and Child before Notre Dame" original lithograph

"Mother and Child before Notre Dame" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Catalogue reference: Mourlot 82. Printed in 1952 at the atelier Mourlot for the art revue Verve (Volume 7, Number 27-28) and published in Paris by Teriade.

Category

1950s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Modern Art Framed Lithograph by Ben Shahn
Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Modern Art Framed Lithograph by Ben Shahn

Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio, Modern Art Framed Lithograph by Ben Shahn

By Ben Shahn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ben Shahn, American (1898 - 1969) Title: Many Cities from the Rilke Portfolio Year: 1968 Medium: Lithograph on Richard de Bas, signed in the plate Edition: 750 Size: 22.5 x ...

Category

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Kees Van Dongen - Les Lepreuses - Original Portfolio with 26 Lithographs
Kees Van Dongen - Les Lepreuses - Original Portfolio with 26 Lithographs

Kees Van Dongen - Les Lepreuses - Original Portfolio with 26 Lithographs

By Kees van Dongen

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

TITLE : Les Lepreuses (text by Heny de Montherlant) EDITOR : NRF, Paris 1946 PRESENTATION : in-4 in leaves under slipcase ILLUSTRATION : 26 original lithographs by Kees VAN DONGEN (w...

Category

1940s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Maternite" lithograph

"Maternite" lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Printed on Renage wove paper in 1948 by the atelier Mourlot and published in an edition of 2500.

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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