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Rene Carcan

Paisence
Paisence

Paisence

By René Carcan

Located in San Francisco, CA

It closed in 2006 and the foundation became known as Espace René Carcan which established the René Carcan International Prize for Printmaking.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Prints

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Untitled, Abstract Landscape
Untitled, Abstract Landscape

Untitled, Abstract Landscape

By René Carcan

Located in San Francisco, CA

It closed in 2006 and the foundation became known as Espace René Carcan which established the René Carcan International Prize for Printmaking.

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Automne
Automne

Automne

Located in Kansas City, MO

From his Paris atelier, Friedlaender mentored numerous artists, including Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas Nottebohm, and Graciela Rodo Boulanger, who became...

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Untitled ( Edition 76/150 )

Untitled ( Edition 76/150 )

By René Marcel Carcan

Located in New York, NY

Rene Marcel Carcan (Belgian 1923-1993) "Untitled" Edition LXXVI/CL, Abstract Etching/ Aquatint, 14 x 11 matted and paper, embossed plate image 4 x 5, Late 20th Century Colors: Blue,...

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Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text
Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in Surfside, FL

From his atelier in Paris Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas No...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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"Haarlem" Aquatint Etching on Paper
"Haarlem" Aquatint Etching on Paper

"Haarlem" Aquatint Etching on Paper

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in Soquel, CA

From his atelier in Paris Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, and Gracie...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Hommage à Carcan
Hommage à Carcan

Hommage à Carcan

By Arthur Luiz Piza

Located in Paris, FR

Engraving, 1991 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "EA" Artist proof Edition : 99 Publisher : Fondation René Carcan Printer : Atelier Leblanc Catalog : Masrour 283 38.0...

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The Orchestra, Original Lithograph Numbered & Signed by Graciela Rodo Boulanger
The Orchestra, Original Lithograph Numbered & Signed by Graciela Rodo Boulanger

The Orchestra, Original Lithograph Numbered & Signed by Graciela Rodo Boulanger

By Graciela Rodo Boulanger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Graciela Rodo Boulanger moved to Paris in 1961 where she studied etching and printmaking with René Carcan under the guidance of Johnny Friedlaender until 1983 His work was exhibited ...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Sky belt

René Marcel CarcanSky belt, 1970ca

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Sky belt

By René Marcel Carcan

Located in Paris, FR

Etching Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA 4/15 66.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.98 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 35.00 cm. x 27.00 cm. 13.78 in. x 10.63 in. (image) LCD3832

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Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text
Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in Surfside, FL

From his atelier in Paris Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas No...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text
Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

Large Johnny Friedlaender Poster Print No Text

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in Surfside, FL

From his atelier in Paris Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas No...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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La Pierre Bleue - Original Etching and Aquatint by René Carcan - 1970

La Pierre Bleue - Original Etching and Aquatint by René Carcan - 1970

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Located in Roma, IT

La Pierre Bleue is an original etching and aquatint on cardboard realized by René Carcan in 1970. Hand signed lower right. Artist's Proof.

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1970's Japanese Abstract Aquatint Color Modern Etching Tetsuo Araki
1970's Japanese Abstract Aquatint Color Modern Etching Tetsuo Araki

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Located in Surfside, FL

Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas Nottebohm, and Graciela Rodo...

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1970's French Acrobats Circus Harlequin Aquatint Color Modern Etching
1970's French Acrobats Circus Harlequin Aquatint Color Modern Etching

1970's French Acrobats Circus Harlequin Aquatint Color Modern Etching

By Graciela Rodo Boulanger

Located in Surfside, FL

Friedlaender instructed younger artists who themselves went on to become noteworthy, among them Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, Andreas Nottebohm, and Graciela Rodo...

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French Modernist Aquatint Etching Horse with Latin Poem Inscription
French Modernist Aquatint Etching Horse with Latin Poem Inscription

French Modernist Aquatint Etching Horse with Latin Poem Inscription

By Brigitte Coudrain

Located in Surfside, FL

She was part of a group of young artists that studied at his atelier that included Arthur Luiz Piza, Brigitte Coudrain, Rene Carcan, and Graciela Rodo Boulanger. she participated in ...

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Pomme Poire Pasteques
Pomme Poire Pasteques

Pomme Poire Pasteques

By Graciela Rodo Boulanger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Graciela Rodo Boulanger moved to Paris in 1961 where she studied etching and printmaking with René Carcan under the guidance of Johnny Friedlaender until 1983 His work was exhibited ...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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The orchestra Litho numbered
The orchestra Litho numbered

The orchestra Litho numbered

By Graciela Rodo Boulanger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Graciela Rodo Boulanger moved to Paris in 1961 where she studied etching and printmaking with René Carcan under the guidance of Johnny Friedlaender until 1983 His work was exhibited ...

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Boy with Red Goat, Original Lithograph Signed by Graciela Rodo-Boulanger

Boy with Red Goat, Original Lithograph Signed by Graciela Rodo-Boulanger

By Graciela Rodo Boulanger

Located in Pasadena, CA

Graciela Rodo Boulanger moved to Paris in 1961 where she studied etching and printmaking with René Carcan under the guidance of Johnny Friedlaender until 1983 His work was exhibited ...

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Capricorn - from the Zodaic Series
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Located in San Francisco, CA

She studied etching and printmaking along with René Carcan under Johnny Friedlaender in Paris. In 1966, her artistic ambition began to be realized when she published her first editio...

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1970s Other Art Style Animal Prints

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