Credited with helping revive the design and production of tapestries during the 20th century, French artist Jean Lurçat rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest painters in the world while weaving his own artistic narrative into the fabric of history.
Lurçat met artists Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Paris in his early twenties — when the Bruyères native found himself fully immersed in the French art world. He had studied at Académie Colarossi and worked in the studio of sculptor Victor Prouvé, and later made paintings inspired by Fauvism. Lurçat first exhibited his tapestries in 1917.
Lurçat’s inaugural textiles were constructed with weaver Marthe Hennebert and were marked by Cubism and avant-garde–inspired art styles before he embarked on extensive travels that would enrich his work. Lurçat’s travels exposed him to other movements and styles that ranged from German Expressionism to Spanish and African influences that inspired his later works.
Lurçat’s tapestries found a regular home in 1925 at Jeanne Bucher’s gallery, which featured the work of other artists including Pablo Picasso, Hans Arp, Jacques Lipchitz, Georges Braque and Max Ernst. Between 1930 and 1936, Lurçat had solo exhibitions at the Flechtheim Gallery in Berlin and the Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York. In 1939 — when the popularity of tapestries had long been on the decline — Lurçat opened a factory with other artists in Aubusson, the home of a centuries-old tapestry production industry, in order to create modernist tapestries.
Over the course of his life, Lurçat designed more than 1,000 tapestries. One of his most notable, Apocalypse Tapestry (1948), is on display in the Church of Notre-Dame de Toute-Grâce and complements the original which dates back to the 14th century. His other highly acclaimed works include Song of the World (1957–64) and Four Seasons (1940).
While Lurçat’s best known works are his tapestries, he also produced engravings, book illustrations and ceramics. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City holds some of these book illustrations as well as a few other works in its permanent collection. Other works by Lurçat are held in the collections of the Detroit Museum of Fine Arts, the Musée Nationale d’Art Moderne, the Museum of Chicago, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the National Gallery in Washington DC.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jean Lurçat wall decorations, decorative objects and ceramics.
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Rooster Printing, French Work Signed by Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rooster printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.
Wood, Paper
$900 / set
3 Jean Lurcat Colorful Screen Prints
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering a set of three highly decorative original Jean Lurcat Screen Prints. Each signed in the matrix. The larger: 23x27" and the two smaller each: 23x14". Each matted and framed i...
Paper
Signed and Numbered Etching by Jean Lurçat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jean Lurçat etching. Signed by the artist and numbered 44/85 in pencil. Born July 1, 1892, Bruyères, Fr. Died Jan. 6, 1966, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fr. French painter an...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Ram Printing, French Work Signed by Jean Lurçat, Circa 1970
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This ram printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.
Wood, Paper
Signed and Numbered Etching by Jean Lurçat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jean Lurçat etching. Signed by the artist and numbered 44/85 in pencil. Born July 1, 1892, Bruyères, Fr. Died Jan. 6, 1966, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fr. French painter ...
Glass, Paper, Wood
$295
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 0.75 in
1976 Limited Edition Hand-Signed Etching Print, Numbered 1/75, Framed.
Located in Seattle, WA
Limited edition fine art etching, dated 1976, hand-signed and numbered 1/75. This small-scale print features a detailed linework composition with subtle hand-coloring, depicting a cl...
Wood
$519
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Signed, Numbered and Dated Limited Edition Colored Lithograph by Corneille
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This example is untitled, but depicts a cat and bird with head of a woman, and is numbered 54/99 and signed and dated 1999 and is in perfect condition. The artist is Guillaume Bever...
Paper
$6,500
H 28 in W 38 in D 1 in
Aubusson Tapestry by Jean Lurcat - hand woven and signed - titled " AQUARIUS"
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jean LURÇAT (1892-1966) ‘Le Verseau or Aquarius’ from the series 'Les signes du Zodiaque' Hand woven wool Tapestry in Aubusson at Ateliers Picaud, 1960’s dimensions: 28 x38 inches ...
Wool
Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes, Signed and Numbered
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful custom-framed lithograph by Hungarian-born French artist, Marcel Vertes, entitled "Circus Queens". The piece is signed, Vertes, in the lower right corner and numbered, "30/50" in the lower left corner. The image itself measures 23" high x 16" wide. The frame is a 2" thick 2 toned framed, black and a subtle cerused-like grey. It was originally sold through the Vincent Price...
Wood
$1,190
H 28.5 in W 39.5 in D 1.25 in
Kaiko Moti, 1921-1988, Color Etching Gravure Siamese Cats, Signed Numbered Print
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Entrancing depiction of a pair of Siamese Cats by renowned Indian artist Kaiko Moti.
Paper
Midcentury Tapestry "La Table" Signed by Jean Lurcat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Beirut, LB
A limited edition tapestry by Jean Lurçat entitled "La Table" signed in the lower right corner. Depicting a lush surrealist still life of a picnic table laden with lobster, fruiting ...
Tapestry, Wool
$3,465
H 68.51 in W 48.04 in D 0.16 in
Nice Antique French Hand Printed Lurçat Signed Tapestry « Rooster »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique french hand printed tapestry by renowned Cotto manufacturer with nice design of Jean Lurçat, titled « Coq » (Rooster) with a signature printed on the design of...
Cotton
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in Aubusson, France. Hand woven in wool, it dates to the 1950s and entitled "Bahia La Rouge...
Wool, Tapestry
Jean Lurcat “Le Bouc Bleu” wool Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in palm beach, FL
Jean Lurcat ( 1892-1966 ) “LE BOUC BLEU” Aubusson tapestry Mid-century polychrome hand wool woven tapestry represents a Goat in foliage surmounted by a flying insect. Jean Lurçat...
Wool
$9,665
H 51.19 in W 37.01 in D 0.2 in
Leaves and Rain, Jean Lurçat - French Aubusson Tapestry Circa 1961 - N° 1495
By Jean Lurçat, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat Era: 20th century Style: Design 50s-60s Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 94 cm Height: 130 cm Depth: 0.5 This tapestry has already been cleaned...
Wool
Jean Lurcat Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) and woven at Atelier Raymond Picaud in Aubusson, France. Handwoven in wool, it dates to circa 1950 and titled "Oogli and the Insects" The artist's name is woven in the lower right corner and the monogram for the atelier is woven in the lower left corner. Woven with a stylized seated afghan dog...
Tapestry, Wool
$3,250
H 17.63 in W 37.75 in D 1 in
"Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas" Signed by Norman Rockwell, circa 1970s
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a charming, signed print of "Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas," by Norman Rockwell. The Christmastime panorama depicts the busy snow-covered town center at dusk with...
Paper
Jean Lurçat, Signed and Numbered Lithograph, the Two Roosters
By Jean Lurçat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) The two roosters Original lithograph, handwritten signature of the author, justified 34/100 In its original frame, certificate of authenticity from t...
Paper
Jean Lurcat Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Taurus tapestry zodiac lithograph by Jean Lurcat.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph, Leo
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Leo zodiac tapestry lithograph by Jean Lurcat.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Pisces Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Pisces zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Aquarius Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Aquarius zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Sagittarius zodiac tapestry lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Sagittarius zodiac tapestry lithograph
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Scorpio Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Scorpio zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Libra Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Libra zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Gemini Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Gemini zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurcat Cancer Zodiac Tapestry Lithograph
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Jean Lurcat Cancer zodiac tapestry lithograph.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Lurçat and Claude Roy, Les Signes du Zoduaque, 1959
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Greding, DE
Jean Lurçat (1892 – 1966) with texts by Claude Roy (1915 – 1997). Les Signes du zodiaque, 1959. Portfolio consists of 12 coloured lithogaphs on wove paper by Arches, plus a original...
Paper
Three Jean Lurcat Colorful Screen Prints
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Sharon, CT
Three screen prints by Jean Lurcat, signed in the matrix. Each matted and framed in thin black aluminum. Measures: One 23" x 27", and two 23" x 14".
Paper