Christophe Cartier - Sans titre

Christophe Cartier (born in 1961) – Large original drawing – 2005
Chinese ink, pencil and paint on Arches Aquarelle paper
101.6 × 64.8 cm
Signed and dated on the back: Christophe Cartier, 2005
Description
Large original drawing by Christophe Cartier made in 2005 on Arches Aquarelle paper.
This work bears witness to the artist's plastic inquiry around organic shapes, graphic networks and the tensions between the deep black of the ink and the vibrant presence of red. The execution, of great precision, reveals meticulous work where each line participates in a dense and balanced composition.
The monumental format (over one meter in height) gives this work a particularly strong presence, rare for a drawing on paper.
Christophe Cartier has, for several decades, developed a distinctive body of work, regularly presented in solo exhibitions. His work has notably been shown at the Musée Paul Delouvrier in Évry in 2012, in the exhibition Paintings 2007–2012. In 2022, he published the book Ophélie et autres images, devoted to his recent work.
This work belongs to the artist's mature period, particularly sought after by fans of his graphic work.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
A few very light handling marks compatible with a work on paper from this period. No major defects observed.
Provenance
Private collection.