Christophe Cartier - Sans titre

Christophe Cartier (born 1961) – Large original drawing – 2005
China 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 created in 2005 on Arches Aquarelle paper.
This work bears witness to the artist's plastic exploration around organic forms, 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 every 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 shown in solo exhibitions.
His work was notably exhibited at the Musée Paul Delouvrier in Évry in 2012, in the exhibition Paintings 2007–2012. In 2022, he published the volume Ophélie and Other Images, devoted to his recent work.
This work belongs to the artist's mature period, particularly sought after by connoisseurs of his graphic work.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
A few very light handling marks compatible with a paper work of this period. No major defects observed.
Provenance
Private collection.