Claude Venard - Sacré-Cœur

Description of the Work

Artist:
Claude Venard (Paris, 1913 – Sanary-sur-Mer, 1999). Celebrated French painter, prominent exponent of the Paris School (École de Paris) in the post-war period, known for his post-Cubist style and his very personal synthesis of forms.

Title of the work:
"Le Sacré-Cœur à Montmartre" (View of Paris).

Technical Data and Edition:

Technique: Original color lithograph.

Year of creation: Approximately 1960-1965.

Edition: Limited edition of only 180 copies worldwide.

Numbering: Esemplar number 62/180, clearly handwritten in pencil at the bottom left.

Signature: Hand-signed by the artist ("C. Venard") at the bottom right in pencil.

Support: High-quality art paper (Arches-type or vellum), typical of fine French graphic editions of the 1960s.

Dimensions:

With frame: 62 x 87 cm]

Only sheet: 66 x 43 cm]

Provenance:
The work comes from a private collection and was originally purchased from a prestigious art gallery (as indicated by the label on the back).

Conditions:
The work is presented in excellent conservation condition (Grade 1). The colors are vivid, saturated, and perfectly preserved. The paper is intact, with no signs of foxing, tears, or creases. The period frame is included and shows only slight and normal signs of aging that do not compromise its aesthetics.

Critical Note:
In this lithograph, Venard interprets one of Paris's most iconic subjects with his typical geometric decomposition. The dome of the Sacré-Cœur and the surrounding architectures are rendered with bold black lines and a sober yet impactful color palette. It is a highly sought-after piece for its decorative elegance and for the artist's historical importance in the French modernist landscape.

Shipping:
The work will be packed with the utmost care using protective materials specific for framed works with glass and shipped with trackable insured shipping.