Lettres de Nicolas de Staël à Pierre Lecuire
€650.00
This facsimile edition of the correspondence between the painter Nicolas de Staël and the poet Pierre Lecuire offers an intimate glimpse into their artistic friendship and creative process. The work, originally published in 1966, was reissued in 2008 with added comments by Lecuire, which add unique depth to the original letters. De Staël's art, characterized by his abstract expressionist style and intense use of color, is reflected in the illustrated cover, based on an original linocut. This book is not only a document of literary and artistic exchange but also tangible proof of an important collaboration in post-war French art history. The addition of photographic reproductions and Lecuire's handwritten notes make this a particularly valuable edition for collectors and lovers of modern art and literature.
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Lecuire, Pierre
Stael, Nicolas de
Lettres de Nicolas de Staël à Pierre Lecuire
2008 | Paris | Lecuire, Pierre
This facsimile, with new commentaries and personal notes, offers profound insight into the relationship between two titans of French art and literature.
This facsimile edition of the correspondence between the painter Nicolas de Staël and the poet Pierre Lecuire offers an intimate glimpse into their artistic friendship and creative process. The work, originally published in 1966, was reissued in 2008 with added comments by Lecuire, which add unique depth to the original letters. De Staël's art, characterized by his abstract expressionist style and intense use of color, is reflected in the illustrated cover, based on an original linocut. This book is not only a document of literary and artistic exchange but also tangible proof of an important collaboration in post-war French art history. The addition of photographic reproductions and Lecuire's handwritten notes make this a particularly valuable edition for collectors and lovers of modern art and literature.
€650
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In-folio (Folio) approx. 30 × 40 cm
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One of 25 copies re-released in 2008, signed by Pierre Lecuire, with 3 mounted photographic reproductions and Lecuire's comments in facsimile.
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250
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10
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Grand vélin de Mandeure
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The collection of 100 letters reveals the deep and complex relationship between the abstract expressionist painter Nicolas de Staël and the poet Pierre Lecuire. The letters cover a period of intense creativity and personal reflection, shedding light on the artist's thoughts, inspirations, and struggles. They address topics such as art, friendship, the nature of creativity, and the pursuit of artistic expression. The correspondence not only provides insight into the evolution of de Staël's style but also into Lecuire's literary influence on the artist. This work functions as a window into an important period in modern French art and literature, revealing the interconnections between different artistic disciplines.
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