Daniel Authouart (1943) - Route 66

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel AUTHOUART – "Route 66" – Luxe E.A. Edition (Roman numerals XXVIII/XXXV)

Description:

a highly rare and exclusive edition of the iconic work "Route 66" by the French master Daniel Authouart. Whereas the regular edition consists of 175 copies, this is a copy from the very limited luxury edition, recognizable by the handwritten Roman numerals.
This specific work is marked as E.A. (Épreuve d'Artiste) and is numbered XXVIII/XXXV. There are worldwide only 35 copies of this particular series, which makes it a museum-worthy collector's item.

In "Route 66" we see Authouart at his best: a cinematic perspective, overflowing with American nostalgia, neon signs and classic automobiles. It is the ultimate homage to the "Mother Road" of the United States.
Specifications:
• Artist: Daniel Authouart
• Title: Route 66
• Edition: Luxe E.A. series with Roman numerals (Only 35 copies)
• Numbering: XXVIII / XXXV (handwritten)
• Signature: Original hand-signed in pencil (bottom right)
• Technique: High-quality lithography on heavy Arches paper
• Framing: High-quality, stylish frame of brushed aluminum – perfectly fitting the industrial/chrome aesthetic of the work. Daniel Authouart (born September 17, 1943 in Lillebonne) is a renowned French painter, draftsman and lithographer. He is often regarded as the leading representative of Pop Art and the Figuration Narrative in France.
His work is a fascinating mix of realism and imagination, observing modern society with a sharp eye for detail and a healthy dose of irony.

The lithograph "Route 66" (1993) is a highly cherished work from the oeuvre of Daniel Authouart. It embodies his fascination with American iconography: the open road, classic cars and the nostalgia of the 1950s and ’60s.