FERNAND LEGER 1881-1955
Argentan 1881-1955 Paris, Gif-sur-Yvette (French)
Title: Red Bird in the Woods, 1953
Technique: Hand Signed and Dedicated Aquatint in Colours on BFK Rives paper
Paper Size: 55.6 x 76.0 cm / 21.8 x 29.9 in
Image Size: 45.6 x 64.2 cm / 17.9 x 25.3 in
Additional Information: This original Aquatint is hand signed in blue pen by the artist “Leger” on the lower right margin.
It is dedicated “A Marcelle Amigo” next to the signature.
It was printed by printed by Robert Lacourière, published by Madeleine Lacourière, Paris in 1953 in a limited edition of 125.
It is based on an earlier gouache from circa 1932.
Literature: Lawrence Saphire. 1978. Fernand Leger: The Complete Graphic Work. New York: Blue Moon Press.
Reference: S E19
Condition: Very Good Condition. Slight handling creases. Some surface dirt on verso.