Kees Van Dongen (1877-1968) - Scène inspirée de Léda et le cygne
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Scène inspirée de Léda et le cygne is an original 1945 lithograph with pochoir, attributed to Kees Van Dongen, unsigned, in good condition, 38 × 28.5 cm, French Moderne mythological artwork from an original edition.
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Attrib. Kees Van Dongen (ca. 1945–1955), illustration proof
Color illustration proof attributed to Kees Van Dongen, from a series intended for a luxury edition of the post-war period.
Test print maintaining its imposition marks, before trimming.
Scene inspired by Leda and the Swan.
Rendered in the artist's fast and nerveous style: stretched female silhouettes, stylized faces, luminous blonde hair, and a composition in motion above the Paris panorama (Eiffel Tower and hatching rooftops).
Typical mixed technique of Van Dongen's illustrated works: black lithograph enhanced with stencil coloring or a similar process, featuring a very characteristic flesh pink / ochre palette.
Number '83' at the bottom right indicating a sheet integrated into a coherent series.
Very good overall condition, intact wide margins, fresh colors, strong vellum paper. A rare testimony to the artist's preparatory work for the illustrated book, increasingly sought after in specialized sales.
Dimensions: 38 x 28.5 cm
Period: 1945–1955
Provenance: workshop or publisher's files (layout board).
Attrib. Kees Van Dongen (ca. 1945–1955), illustration proof
Color illustration proof attributed to Kees Van Dongen, from a series intended for a luxury edition of the post-war period.
Test print maintaining its imposition marks, before trimming.
Scene inspired by Leda and the Swan.
Rendered in the artist's fast and nerveous style: stretched female silhouettes, stylized faces, luminous blonde hair, and a composition in motion above the Paris panorama (Eiffel Tower and hatching rooftops).
Typical mixed technique of Van Dongen's illustrated works: black lithograph enhanced with stencil coloring or a similar process, featuring a very characteristic flesh pink / ochre palette.
Number '83' at the bottom right indicating a sheet integrated into a coherent series.
Very good overall condition, intact wide margins, fresh colors, strong vellum paper. A rare testimony to the artist's preparatory work for the illustrated book, increasingly sought after in specialized sales.
Dimensions: 38 x 28.5 cm
Period: 1945–1955
Provenance: workshop or publisher's files (layout board).
Details
Artist
Kees Van Dongen (1877-1968)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Scène inspirée de Léda et le cygne
Technique
Lithograph, Pochoir
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1945
Condition
Good condition
Height
380 mm
Width
285 mm
Depiction/Theme
Mythology
Style
Modern
Period
1940-1950
Sold with frame
No
