Up for sale is this bright and whimsical mixed media collage by French artist Pierre Marie Brisson. Incorporating etching and paint on handmade paper, this charming print is signed in pencil by the artist and marked "EA" ("epreuve d'artiste," or Artist's Proof). The print, measuring 20" x 12 3/4", floats on white linen and is framed in wood with an overall size of 27 5/8" x 20 3/4". It is in very good condition with some minor scuffs to the frame, as pictured. With the tent stripes in bold primary colors and wiry figure, we are reminded of Alexander Calder's Cirque.

About the artist:

Pierre Marie was born in Orleans, France in 1955 and by the age of 14 he was an artist. He never had formal art school training, but he did have a teacher who encouraged him to follow his dreams. As a young man, he was inspired by, and worked with, several artists including Bernard Saby, Bram Van Velde and James Coignard, essentially learning his craft as an apprentice.

Using a collage technique, Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern of wallpaper and woven fabric. Brisson has an extensive exhibition history, primarily in Europe and his work can be found in the permanent collections of institutions throughout the world. He has a studio in Paris as well as one in the ancient city of Aigues Morte in the south of France.

Selected Solo Museum and Public Exhibitions
2016 Collegiale St Pierre Le Puellier, Orleans, France
2016 Maison des Princes Museum, Perouges, France
2016 Space Dominique Bouchet, Tokyo, Japan
2014 Chapelle des Capucins, Aigues-Mortes, France
2013 Space Ugot, Marseille European Capitale of Culture 2013, France
2010 Museum Faure, Aix les Bains, France
2004 Musee d'art et d'histoire de Cognac, Cognac, France
2004 Musee de l'Hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun, France
2004 Villa Beatrix-Enea and Georges Pompidou Gallery, Anglet, France
2003 Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chateau de Foucaud, Gaillac, France
1999 Stadtisches Museum, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
1999 Musee de Gelsenkirchen, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
1999 Fondation Carcan, Carcan, Belgium
1999 Chateau de Lussan, Lussan, France
1992 Platform, Beirut, Lebanon

Selected Group Exhibitions
2012 Art Elysee, Paris, France
2010 150th Anniversary of the Angelus, Barbizon, France
2010 Eglise Sainte Anne, Montpellier, France
2003 Orangerie du Senat, Paris, France
1998 SAGA, Paris, France
1995 International Biennial of Graphic Art, Ljubjana, Slovenia
1995 SIAC, Strasbourg, France
1991 Opera de Rouen (The Year of Mozart), Rouen, France

Public Collections
George Pages Museum, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Musee de Beaux-arts, Gaillac, France
Musee Faure, Aix les Bains, France
Art and History Museum, Belfort, France
Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France
Stadtisches Museum, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Achenbach Foundation, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA, USA
Georges Pages Museum, Los Angeles, CA, USA
French Consulate, New York City, NY, USA
Jewish Museum, New York City, NY, USA


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In very good condition with some minor scuffs to wood frame, as pictured.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Paper

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In very good condition with some minor scuffs to wood frame, as pictured.