Lithograph in colors on Arches laid paper (watermark)
France, 1964
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) – Swiss-French architect and designer
Signed with pencil lower right ‘Le Corbusier‘
Numbered with pencil lower left ‘69/150’
Catalogue raisonné: Weber Oeuvre Lithographique, not paginated (plate 19)
Sheet size: 72 x 54 cm
Good condition
Characteristic lithograph revealing Le Corbusier’s reduced organic style; the auction record for one of his lithographs in colors currently sets at around €40,000

Le Corbusier’s artistic approach was inspired by the thought of merging and harmonizing forms into each other. Since the late 1940s, the image of folded hands was thus a central motif in his artistic as well as architectural output. In this context, the present lithograph ‘Mains Croisees’ proves to be a very characteristic work by the artist.

The work is signed with pencil lower right ‘Le Corbusier‘ and numbered lower left ‘69/150’. The work is in good condition considering its age; the paper is slightly browned and shows minimal crease marks. The backside reveals light remains of an old mounting. The image size almost corresponds to the sheet size of 72 x 54 cm.



Le Corbusier (1887-1965)

Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer. Furthermore, he is regarded one of the pioneers of what is now called ‘modern’ architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930. His career comprises five decades and his buildings are spread around Europe, India and America. (cbo)

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