Paul Delvaux (1897-1994) - Confidence

Paul Delvaux

Belgian surrealist artist, born September 23, 1897 in Antheit (near Hoei) and died July 20, 1994 in Veurne.

Title: Confidence
Year: 1980
Medium: Lithography (litho) on Japanese paper

Dimensions:
• Image / plate: 30 × 20 cm
• sheet size: 38 × 25 cm
• Framed: 65 × 48 cm

Signature:
Hand-signed “P. Delvaux” in pencil bottom right under the image.
dated: “28-9-80” bottom right.

Edition information:
Numbered in pencil bottom left: 13/75 (edition of 75 copies + some artist’s proofs).

Condition:
Excellent condition. The Japanese paper is fresh and supple, with no foxing, discoloration, tears, or stains. The margins are ample and undamaged.
The work is professionally framed

Shipping:
Will be shipped framed. Very carefully packed in double packaging with corner protectors, bubble wrap, and a sturdy art box. Shipping within Belgium and the Netherlands possible via a specialized art transporter (fully insured). For international shipping on request.

Background information
“Confidence” (1980) is an intimate late work by Paul Delvaux. It shows three young women in a classical, architectural setting with arches and columns, a recurring theme in his surrealist universe. The soft lines, dreamlike atmosphere, and subtle erotique are characteristic of Delvaux’s late graphics.
This work was created in the final phase of his career, when he remained fascinated by the female figure and timeless architecture. Lithographs on Japanese paper like this have a particularly soft, velvety appearance that suits the poetic mood of Delvaux. Comparable graphic works from this period are found in important private collections and museums, including the Paul Delvaux Museum in Sint-Idesbald.