Leonor Fini, Untitled, from Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1965
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Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini, Untitled, from Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1965
1965

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This exquisite lithograph by Leonor Fini (1907–1996), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from Shakespeare, La Tempete (Shakespeare, The Tempest), originates from the 1965 issue published by Aux depens d'un amateur, Paris, and printed by Rene Guillard, Paris, 1965. This visionary composition reflects Finis mastery of the lithographic medium, embodying her poetic imagination through fluid line, expressive form, and a luminous sense of movement. The work conveys the artists unique ability to merge memory, symbolism, and emotion into a cohesive visual language, transforming even the simplest subject into a deeply evocative and dreamlike image. Infused with lyricism and psychological intensity, the composition exemplifies Finis enduring exploration of identity, mythology, and the transcendent power of art. Executed as a lithograph on grand velin de Rives paper, this work measures 15.75 x 11.81 inches (40 x 30 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Rene Guillard atelier, renowned for its refined Parisian printing collaborations. Artwork Details: Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from Shakespeare, La Tempete (Shakespeare, The Tempest), 1965 Medium: Lithograph on grand velin de Rives paper Dimensions: 15.75 x 11.81 inches (40 x 30 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1965 Publisher: Aux depens d'un amateur, Paris Printer: Rene Guillard, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Shakespeare, La Tempete (Shakespeare, The Tempest), published by Aux depens d'un amateur, Paris, 1965 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Justification of the edition: X examples on Japon nacre comprising: the watercolor of an hors-texte, a suite of the original lithographs on Auvergne a la main du Moulin Richard de Bas and a suite on grand velin de Rives. Numbered from I to X. X examples on Japon nacre comprising: the watercolor of an in-texte, a suite of the original lithographs on Auvergne a la main du Moulin Richard de Bas and a suite on grand velin de Rives. Numbered from XI to XX. XXX examples on papier d’Auvergne a la main du Moulin Richard de Bas comprising: a suite of the original lithographs on Japon nacre and a suite on grand velin de Rives. Numbered from XXI to L. L examples on grand velin de Rives comprising a suite of the original lithographs on grand velin de Rives. Numbered from LI to C. C examples on grand velin de Rives comprising the definitive state of the original lithographs. Numbered from CI to CC. All examples are signed by the artist and the translator. About the Publication: Shakespeare, La Tempete (Shakespeare, The Tempest), published in 1965 by Aux depens d'un amateur in Paris and printed by Rene Guillard, represents a refined and intellectually ambitious illustrated edition that brings together literary imagination and the expressive possibilities of modern lithography. Conceived within the great tradition of mid twentieth century French livres d artiste, the publication reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, material excellence, and the integration of image and text into a unified artistic statement. Printed in Paris under the direction of Rene Guillard, the lithographs demonstrate a sophisticated command of tone, line, and surface, revealing the continued vitality of the lithographic medium in the postwar era. More broadly, La Tempete stands within a lineage of illustrated works that sought to elevate the printed page into a space of aesthetic and intellectual encounter, uniting literary narrative, visual invention, and artisanal production. Its enduring importance lies not only in its visual richness but in its embodiment of the collaborative spirit between artist, printer, and publisher that defined the golden age of twentieth century printmaking. About the Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996) was an Argentine-born Italian-French painter, illustrator, author, and stage designer whose electrifying fusion of myth, mysticism, eroticism, and psychological depth established her as one of the most unmistakable and influential artistic voices of the twentieth century. Celebrated for depicting women as sovereign, enigmatic, and psychologically commanding beings, Fini rejected the patriarchal hierarchy of Surrealism even as she exhibited alongside its foremost figures, forging instead a fiercely independent path defined by theatricality, female autonomy, and visionary imagination. Her richly symbolic universe filled with sphinxes, priestesses, witches, and androgynous guardians was shaped by a broad constellation of influences including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, while also drawing deeply from Symbolist painting, Renaissance portraiture, and Venetian colorism. Moving among artists such as Max Ernst, Giorgio de Chirico, Leonora Carrington, Dorothea Tanning, Meret Oppenheim, and Pavel Tchelitchew, she nevertheless maintained a singular vision whose impact reverberates through the work of later creators including Kiki Smith, Cindy Sherman, Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin, Pierre et Gilles, Laurie Simmons, and numerous feminist and queer artists who embraced her exploration of gender, identity, and psychological mythology. A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires, and the Moderna Museet. Known for her imaginative freedom, elaborate personal style, and legendary Parisian salon, she remains a defining figure in feminist and avant-garde art history. The highest auction record for Leonor Fini was achieved when her self-portrait Autoportrait au Scorpion sold for 2,319,000 USD at Sotheby's New York on May 12, 2021, underscoring the dramatic rise in appreciation for her visionary legacy. Leonor Fini Sans titre, Fini Shakespeare La Tempete, Leonor Fini lithograph, Fini Rene Guillard, Fini 1965 lithograph, Fini grand velin de Rives, Fini collectible print, Fini modernist lithograph.

Creator:
Leonor Fini (1908 - 1996, French)
Creation Year:
1965
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 11.81 in (30 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Surrealist
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465218024262

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Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini was the life of the party during the French Surrealist movement. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings that are widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy.

Fini's life started off in a dramatic fashion, which was perhaps a portent of things to come. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1907, but her parents separated soon after and her mother took her away to Trieste, Italy. Due to her father's attempts to kidnap her, Fini was often dressed as a boy throughout her childhood.

Fini was surrounded by artistic women in Trieste, and she naturally developed a love for art as well. By the time she was 17, she had become familiar with Renaissance art and Mannerist painting and was exhibiting her own portraits. In 1931, at just 24 years of age, Fini moved to Paris and became acquainted with influential artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlos Carrà. She also met and started a romantic relationship with Surrealist pioneer Max Ernst, who introduced her to others in the movement.

Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved herself to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet, just to name a very few. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior before the fashion icon became a designer.

In the 1950s, Fini continued painting while immersing herself in other artistic and dramatic endeavors, including theater costume and mask design. She also designed posters for the Paris Opera and wardrobes for movies.

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Leonor Fini, Untitled, from Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1965
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Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini, Untitled, from Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1965
1965