

La Revolution Francaise
This striking original lithograph captures Bernard Buffet's expressionist interpretation of the French Revolution, rendered with the artist's characteristic bold lines and dramatic gestural marks. Created in 1978 as part of his La Revolution Francaise portfolio, the work demonstrates Buffet's masterful command of the lithographic medium, where he translates historical fervor into visual intensity through thick, energetic strokes and high-contrast compositions. The piece exemplifies the artist's ability to distill complex historical narratives into emotionally resonant imagery, a quality that defined his prolific career during the post-war period. From a collecting perspective, this impression represents a significant example of Buffet's thematic explorations of French cultural and political history. Numbered VI/XXX, this is a limited edition work that reflects the artist's serious engagement with printmaking as a fine art practice. The substantial sheet size of 30 by 22 inches allows the composition to command visual presence while maintaining the immediacy and spontaneity that characterize the lithographic process. Buffet's work continues to appeal to collectors drawn to mid-twentieth-century European modernism, particularly those valuing the intersection of historical subject matter with sophisticated technical execution and unmistakable artistic personality.
- Medium
- Bernard Buffet, La Revolution Francaise, 1978 La Revolution Francaise Portfolio, 1978, Signed, Original lithograph, Edition VI/XXX, 30" x 22" Sheet Size
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Georgetown Frame Shoppe
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