Jean-Michel Folon Figurative Prints
Belgian, b. 1934
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 – 2005), better known as “Folon,” was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar characters painted in a surrealistic style. Early in his career Folon published his drawings in newspapers mostly in the USA, where he was recognized earlier than in Europe, and illustrated books by Franz Kafka and Ray Bradbury, amongst others. He created numerous works in many different media for well known individuals and cultural institutions worldwide, including in theatre, opera, subways, film and television, sculptures, tapestries, church windows and even a flag.to
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Artist: Jean-Michel Folon
Twins : Men in a Mirror - Print : Grreeting Card for Galerie Chave 1977
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Michel FOLON
Twins : Men in a Mirror, 1977
Greeting card (Heliogravure)
Unsigned
Limited edition of 200 unumbered proofs
On Arches vellum 27 x 18 cm (c. 11 x 7 inch)
INFORMATI...
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1970s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Figurative Prints
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Offset
Abstract Pastel Figurative Lithograph Edition 2 of 25
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Houston, TX
Surrealist Figurative lithograph of a man whose head turns into tree branches. The work is signed by the artist in pencil and editioned 2 of 25. The work is framed in a gold frame wi...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Jean-Michel Folon Figurative Prints
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Pour Seurat-Offset Lithograph. Nouvelles Images, Printed in France
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Nouvelles Images, Alice Editions. 45700 Lombreuil, France. Measures 19 x 28 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good Condition.
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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
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