Claire Szilard (1921–2017) - Trees in the desert
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Trees in the desert by Claire Szilard is a hand signed limited edition lithograph from France, dating to 1980–1990, sized 470 mm by 610 mm, numbered 1/12 and sold by Gallery.
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Claire Szilard / Szilárd Klára (1921–2017)
Serigraph on paper
Signed in pencil lower right: C. Szilard
Numbered in pencil lower left: 1 /12
Edition of 12!
About the Artist: Claire Szilard (1921–2017)
Claire Szilard was an internationally acclaimed Hungarian-born painter and sculptor whose dynamic career spanned multiple continents and decades. Trained at the Free Academy in Budapest, the School of Fine Arts in Geneva, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, Szilard developed a distinctive artistic voice characterized by textured impasto landscapes and striking symbolic-surrealist compositions.
Career Highlights & Accolades
* Global Exhibitions: Her works have been showcased in prestigious venues across Switzerland, Paris, Rome, London, and Budapest, including participation in the Autumn Salon at the Grand Palais in Paris.
* International Recognition: Szilard was named Painter of the Year in Brazil (1985) and received numerous honors, including a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal in Paris, the Nordau Prize for Art, and the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit.
* Public & Monumental Works: Beyond her canvases, she was a pioneer in glass vitrage art, creating symbolic installations for public buildings and numerous synagogues.
Her pieces are prized by collectors worldwide for their rich texture, emotional depth, and historical significance.
Provenance: acquired from artist estate
Claire Szilard / Szilárd Klára (1921–2017)
Serigraph on paper
Signed in pencil lower right: C. Szilard
Numbered in pencil lower left: 1 /12
Edition of 12!
About the Artist: Claire Szilard (1921–2017)
Claire Szilard was an internationally acclaimed Hungarian-born painter and sculptor whose dynamic career spanned multiple continents and decades. Trained at the Free Academy in Budapest, the School of Fine Arts in Geneva, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, Szilard developed a distinctive artistic voice characterized by textured impasto landscapes and striking symbolic-surrealist compositions.
Career Highlights & Accolades
* Global Exhibitions: Her works have been showcased in prestigious venues across Switzerland, Paris, Rome, London, and Budapest, including participation in the Autumn Salon at the Grand Palais in Paris.
* International Recognition: Szilard was named Painter of the Year in Brazil (1985) and received numerous honors, including a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal in Paris, the Nordau Prize for Art, and the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit.
* Public & Monumental Works: Beyond her canvases, she was a pioneer in glass vitrage art, creating symbolic installations for public buildings and numerous synagogues.
Her pieces are prized by collectors worldwide for their rich texture, emotional depth, and historical significance.
Provenance: acquired from artist estate
Details
Artist
Claire Szilard (1921–2017)
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Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1 / 12
Title of artwork
Trees in the desert
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition
Height
470 mm
Width
610 mm
Style
Contemporary
Period
1980-1990
Sold with frame
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