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Lars Bo Art

Danish, 1924-1999

Lars Bo studied at the Academy of Applied Arts in Copenhagen and published his first drawings in Danish newspapers and magazines. He moved to Paris in 1947, when he started making engravings to build his international reputation. From 1959, Bo dedicated exclusively to graphic works like engravings and illustrated books and chose fantasy and surrealist themes.

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Artist: Lars Bo
Les Oiseaux De Feu
By Lars Bo
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
’Les Oiseaux De Feu’ By Lars Bo Medium - Etching on BFK Rives paper Signed - Yes Edition - 61/120 Date - 1964 Size - 650mm x 500mm Condition - 9 Colour of print may not be ac...
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1960s Abstract Lars Bo Art

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Les Oiseaux De Feu
Les Oiseaux De Feu
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The Departure of The Horserider, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO The Departure of The Horserider (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 1/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 35,5 x 45 cm (c. 13,9 x 17,7 inch) Edition limited to 10...
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1970s Surrealist Lars Bo Art

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Checkmate, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO Checkmate (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 2/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On Japan paper 35,5 x 44,5 cm (c. 13,9 x 17,5 inch) Edition limited to 100 unnumbered cop...
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1970s Surrealist Lars Bo Art

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The Other Side of the Wall - Original Handsigned Etching - 150ex
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO The other side of the wall Original etching with aquatint Hnadsigned in pencil Numbered / 150 ex On vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 20 x 26 inch) Very good condition, right margin li...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Lars Bo Art

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Etching, Aquatint

The Abandoned Village, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO The Abandoned Village (Le Rève de Jean Valjean 8/8 (II/II)), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 36 x 45 cm (c. 14,1 x 17,7 inch) Edition limited to 100 un...
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1970s Surrealist Lars Bo Art

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Oneiric Game, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO Oneiric Game (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 6/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On Japan paper, 36 x 44,5 cm (c. 14.1 x 17,5 inch) Edition limited to 100 unnumbered copies INFORMATION : This etching is part of the set "Le Rêve de Jean Valjean" from the novel of Victor Hugo REFERENCE : Catalogue raisonné "Gravures Lars Bo" established by Ludmilla Balfour (daughter of the artist...
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1970s Surrealist Lars Bo Art

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The Arrival of The Horserider, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO The Arrival of The Horserider (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 5/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 36 x 45 cm (c. 14,1 x 17,7 inch) Edition limited to 100 un...
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The Hunt - Drawing by Lars Bo - 1962
By Lars Bo
Located in Roma, IT
The hunt is an original moder artwork realized by Lars Bo in 1962. Watercolored china on paper. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Hand wrtitten notes on the back I...
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1960s Contemporary Lars Bo Art

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Ink, Watercolor

Surrealist encounter, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO Surrealist encounter (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 7/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 36 x 45 cm (c. 14,1 x 17,7 inch) Edition limited to 100 unnumbered ...
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Oneiric Horserider, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO Oneiric Horserider (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 3/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 36 x 45 cm (c. 14,1 x 17,7 inch) Edition limited to 100 unnumbered co...
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Woman On The Wind - Ink and watercolor by Lars Bo - 1963
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Located in Roma, IT
Woman On The Wind is a drawing realized by Lars Bo in 1963. Ink and watercolor on cardboard. Hand-signed on the lower and dated. Good conditions. The artwork is realized through ...
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Oneiric Game, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
Lars BO Oneiric Game (Le Rêve de Jean Valjean 6/8), 1975 Original etching Handsigned in pencil On vellum, 36 x 44,5 cm (c. 14.1 x 17,5 inch) Edition limited to 100 unnumbered copies...
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Checkmate, 1975 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Lars Bo
Located in Paris, IDF
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Enlevèment d'Europe - Original Etching by Lars Bo - 1978
By Lars Bo
Located in Roma, IT
Enlevèment d'Europe is an original etching on cardboard, realized by Lars Bo in 1978. The state of preservation is very good. Hand-signed lower right in pencil. Numbered, edition ...
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