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Maurice Brianchon, The Carriage in the Park, from Views of Paris, 1963
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Maurice Brianchon
Maurice Brianchon, The Carriage in the Park, from Views of Paris, 1963

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This exquisite lithograph by Maurice Brianchon (1899–1979), titled La Caleche dans le parc (The Carriage in the Park), from Regards Sur Paris (Views of Paris), originates from the January 22, 1963 issue published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1963. This visionary composition reflects Brianchon’s mastery of the lithographic medium, embodying his refined sense of harmony through balanced composition, lyrical line, and a gentle, atmospheric use of tone. Executed as a lithograph on grand velin d'Arches paper, this work measures 15.35 x 11.81 inches (38.99 x 30.00 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Maurice Brianchon (1899–1979) Title: La Caleche dans le parc (The Carriage in the Park), from Regards Sur Paris (Views of Paris), January 22, 1963 Medium: Lithograph on grand velin d'Arches paper Dimensions: 15.35 x 11.81 inches (38.99 x 30.00 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1963 Publisher: Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Regards Sur Paris, published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, 1963 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Completed printing on January 22, 1963, on the presses of the Imprimerie Nationale de France, Daniel Gibelin being director, Georges Arnoul, inspector of typography. This work was composed by hand in type known as “Romain du Roi,” size 24, engraved in 1699 by Grandjean under the order of Louis XIV. The original lithographs were printed by Mourlot Freres and the stones effaced after printing. Justification of the edition, CLXXX examples on grand Velin d'Arches, comprising as follows: X examples numbered at the press from I to X, including a suite on Japon nacre of the original lithographs signed by the artists and a suite on Arches. XX examples numbered at the press from XI to XXX, including a suite on Arches of the original lithographs. CXX examples numbered from XXXI to CL. XXX examples hors commerce marked H.C., reserved for the authors, artists, and craftsmen of the work. All colophons are signed by the ten authors and the ten artists. About the Publication: Regards Sur Paris (Views of Paris), published on January 22, 1963 by Andre Sauret in Paris and printed by Mourlot Freres, represents a significant achievement in the tradition of French illustrated folios, bringing together leading literary and artistic figures in a unified creative endeavor. Conceived as a collaborative project, the publication pairs texts by ten authors with original lithographs by ten artists, creating a rich dialogue between word and image that reflects the cultural vitality of mid-20th century Paris. Produced with exceptional craftsmanship, the typography was composed by hand at the Imprimerie Nationale de France using the historic “Romain du Roi” typeface, while the lithographs were executed under the expert supervision of Mourlot Freres, ensuring the highest standards of printmaking. The careful structuring of the edition, including impressions on grand velin d'Arches and special suites on Japon nacre, underscores the publication’s status as a refined collectors’ work. As a whole, Regards Sur Paris stands as a testament to the enduring importance of collaboration between writers, artists, printers, and publishers, embodying the intellectual and artistic spirit of modern France. About the Artist: Maurice Brianchon (1899–1979) was a French painter, lithographer, illustrator, and stage designer whose luminous color harmonies, poetic sensibility, and refined draftsmanship made him one of the defining figures of lyrical modernism in 20th-century France. Associated with the “Peintres de la Realite Poetique” (Painters of Poetic Reality) and the Second School of Paris, Brianchon developed an artistic language rooted in atmosphere, balance, and emotional depth, offering a serene alternative to the radical experimentation of his era. While influenced by the modernist breakthroughs of Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he pursued a uniquely humanist path, fusing classical harmony with modern clarity. Born in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, Brianchon trained at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Fernand Cormon and Lucien Simon, whose emphasis on composition and tone deeply shaped his early work. His still lifes, interiors, and portraits radiate quiet lyricism, recalling the chromatic tenderness of Pierre Bonnard and the intimacy of Vuillard, yet maintaining a distinct modern precision. A co-founder of the Poetic Realists alongside Roland Oudot, Andre Planson, Raymond Legueult, and Christian Berard, Brianchon sought to restore beauty, order, and emotion to painting at a time when abstraction and surrealism dominated. His mastery extended beyond the canvas to lithography, collaborating with the famed Mourlot Freres atelier in Paris, where his prints delicate in tone and musical in rhythm cemented his reputation among connoisseurs. He also designed sets and costumes for the Comedie-Francaise and the Paris Opera, applying the same balance and chromatic subtlety that define his paintings, and demonstrating an understanding of space reminiscent of Calder’s motion and Duchamp’s conceptual play. During the postwar years, his art achieved even greater maturity, characterized by serene compositions bathed in Mediterranean light, where mood and atmosphere became his true subjects. Works like Le Balcon a Cannes exemplify his poetic modernism, blending restraint and radiance in a vision of timeless calm. Brianchon’s influence extended across generations, inspiring painters who sought to harmonize modern structure with emotional depth, and his works are represented in the Musee National d’Art Moderne, Musee d’Art Moderne de Paris, and Centre Pompidou. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Brianchon remains celebrated as the painter-poet of serenity and balance an artist who fused the rational beauty of form with the poetry of color and light. The highest auction record for Maurice Brianchon was achieved with Le Balcon a Cannes, which sold for 163,000 USD at Sotheby’s, Paris, on March 30, 2011, reaffirming his enduring legacy and stature as one of France’s most refined interpreters of 20th-century modernism. Maurice Brianchon La Caleche dans le parc, Brianchon Mourlot Freres, Brianchon Andre Sauret, Brianchon 1963 lithograph, Brianchon grand velin d'Arches, Brianchon Regards Sur Paris, Brianchon collectible print, Brianchon modernist lithograph.
  • Creator:
    Maurice Brianchon (1899-1979, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.35 in (38.99 cm)Width: 11.81 in (30 cm)
  • Medium:
    Lithograph
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465217896032

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