Schuiten, François - Lithographie - Le Gigantic - N&S - 250 ex
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Lithography by François Schuiten, titled Lithographie - Le Gigantic - N&S - 250 ex, from 1997, in excellent condition, 70 x 50 cm, Belgium origin, Futurism style, limited edition, framed, lithography technique.
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The main theme of this work is architectural and industrial utopia, a fundamental pillar of the steampunk and retro-futurist universe of The Obscure Cities.
The illustration explores several major sub-themes:
• Gigantism and excess: The Gigantic embodies the dream of triumphant human technology, capable of building flying machines so immense that they exceed comprehension and defy the laws of gravity.
• Retrofuturism (or steampunk): The piece blends an aesthetic inspired by the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Eiffel-type metal structures, grand airships) with a fantasized futuristic vision.
• Contemplation and mystery: The foreground characters, tiny before the machine, reinforce the sense of vertigo, fascination, and solitude inherent to Schuiten’s imagined cities.
What would you like to explore next? I can tell you about:
• The importance of transportation means in the universe of The Obscure Cities.
• The influence of Art Nouveau architecture and Jules Verne on Schuiten’s work.
The lithograph will be sent as is with the frame included
The main theme of this work is architectural and industrial utopia, a fundamental pillar of the steampunk and retro-futurist universe of The Obscure Cities.
The illustration explores several major sub-themes:
• Gigantism and excess: The Gigantic embodies the dream of triumphant human technology, capable of building flying machines so immense that they exceed comprehension and defy the laws of gravity.
• Retrofuturism (or steampunk): The piece blends an aesthetic inspired by the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Eiffel-type metal structures, grand airships) with a fantasized futuristic vision.
• Contemplation and mystery: The foreground characters, tiny before the machine, reinforce the sense of vertigo, fascination, and solitude inherent to Schuiten’s imagined cities.
What would you like to explore next? I can tell you about:
• The importance of transportation means in the universe of The Obscure Cities.
• The influence of Art Nouveau architecture and Jules Verne on Schuiten’s work.
The lithograph will be sent as is with the frame included
Details
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Artist
Schuiten, François
Title of artwork
Lithographie - Le Gigantic - N&S - 250 ex
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1997
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Futurism
Sold with frame
Yes
Period
1990-2000
