Mario Avati (1921-2009) - Nature morte aux poires - La Grande Manière noire (vendu sans prix de réserve)

Splendid still life with pears and cider d’avait, realized in the noir manner, a technique of which he is the master. Limited edition: one of 11 copies of the third-state printing of this engraving, numbered 2/11.

Title: The Great Black Manner

Artist: Mario Avati (1921-2009)

Technique: Engraving in mezzotint intaglio.

Style: Realism

Signature: Signed, titled and numbered at the bottom of the plate

Plate format: 39 x 51 cm

Sheet format: 50 x 66 cm

Condition: Good condition, with light rubbing and no significant damage.

Mario Avati (1921-2009) was a French painter and engraver born in Monaco. Trained at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, he first practiced all printmaking techniques. From 1957, he dedicated himself almost exclusively to the noir manner. He became the undisputed master of this demanding technique in the 20th century. His rigorous work mainly revolves around still lifes. His masterpieces are today in the world’s leading collections.

La manière noire (or mezzotinto) is a technique of intaglio printmaking on metal, primarily copper. Invented in the 17th century, it is distinguished by its inverted process: the artist works from black toward white.