André Lanskoy - Abstract Composition - signed lithograph

The Genesis of Lyrical Abstraction

Delve into the intellectual dynamism of the School of Paris with this work by André Lanskoy, a leading figure of Lyrical Abstraction alongside Nicolas de Staël. This composition marks the pinnacle of his break with figuration, a journey that began in 1941. Here, Lanskoy does not seek to decorate, but to structure chaos. Each geometric form, though fragmented, responds to an "inner necessity"—what the artist termed the "truth of color." It is an architecture of emotion where the line no longer delimits the object but becomes the vehicle for pure vibration.

Characteristics

• Artist: André Lanskoy (1902–1976).

• Technique: Original color lithograph on Fabriano art paper.

• Signature: Signed in graphite by the artist in the lower right margin.

• Edition: Artist's proof numbered XVIII / L (18/50).

• Dimensions: Sheet: 99 x 68 cm | Image: 67.8 x 43.8 cm.

• Margins: Full margins, attesting to the integrity of the edition.

Condition

• Paper: High-quality support, retaining its original grain, thickness, and watermark.

• Inks: Pigments of exceptional freshness; the contrasts between the vibrant yellows and deep blacks remain intense and intact.

• Conservation: Presence of very slight, localized foxing in the right margin and discreet handling marks in the corners. Remarkable state of conservation for a work of this format.

Studio Cinquante's Eye

Lanskoy is the master of "color-matter." In this lithograph, we find the influence of his research on tapestries and mosaics: a fragmentation of the plane that recalls modern stained glass. The strength of this piece lies in its precarious balance; the masses of cool colors stabilize the brilliance of the primaries. Unlike a cold, geometric abstraction, Lanskoy's work remains carnal, almost tactile. It is a historical piece that embodies the formal freedom of the post-war period.

For a work of this scale (nearly one meter high), we recommend professional framing with a spacer (riser) and a mount, ensuring the paper does not touch the glass. This allows the texture of the lithographic ink to be highlighted by grazing light.

Shipping Note

The artwork is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a reinforced protective tube.