Etienne Martin (1913-1995) - Composition abstraite

The image is an original, abstract color lithograph by the French artist Étienne-Martin (actually Étienne Martin, 1913–1995).
The work usually bears the title “Composition abstraite” or is listed as “Sans titre” (Untitled).

Here are the most important details about the print:

• Artist: Étienne-Martin, a very prominent French sculptor and artist of the postwar era. He is best known for his monumental wooden sculptures and spatial constructions (the series of his so-called “Demeures”). He also created a substantial graphic oeuvre.
• Date of creation: The motif was designed circa 1974 / 1975.

• Technique & material: It is a color lithograph (stone print) on high-quality Arches rag paper.

• Signature: At the bottom right corner is the artist's original pencil signature (“Étienne-Martin”).

• Edition: At the bottom left the print is numbered (there were often editions of 190 or 250 copies).