"Yellow Tulips In Vase" by Bernard Buffet, Fr., (1928-1999) Crayon Resist

"Yellow Tulips In Vase" by Bernard Buffet, Fr., (1928-1999) Crayon ResistColor Lithograph,1960's E. A. (artist's proof), ed. 50, plus proofs, 14 1 4 x 11 1 8, signed & notated E. A. in pencil, on cream wove RIVES watermarked paper. A particularly well balanced and cheery floral subject by this celebrated French mid century modern master.

state with more horizontal lines added along the bottom edge

then later printed 9 more for the total edition of 30

as the nuanced face and torso of this male nude attest

13-3/4 x 9-1/8

and with extensive notes on changes to the image by Fini in pencil at top verso

on thick stiff cream wove Murillo paper

very faint water stain right margin

this is the original finished preparatory drawing for one of Blanche Lazzell's most important White Line Color Woodcuts

shows exquisite and subtle control of value

This bleak Paris scene

Broadmoor Art Academy

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