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Henri Lebasque — Reclining Nude on a Spanish Cushion
Henri Lebasque

Reclining Nude on a Spanish Cushion

1986

A reclining figure rests against a richly patterned Spanish cushion in this large-format offset lithograph, capturing the warm, sensory intimacy that defined Henri Lebasque's approach to the human form. Measuring 81.3 by 61 centimeters, the composition radiates the sun-drenched ease and chromatic tenderness for which Lebasque earned his reputation as one of Post-Impressionism's most quietly seductive voices. The work belongs to a tradition of leisure studies that drew deeply from the artist's years in the south of France, where light, color, and bodily repose became inseparable subjects. Produced in 1986 as a poster edition for the Montgomery Gallery, this signed lithograph translates Lebasque's painterly vocabulary into a format accessible to a broader audience without sacrificing the visual richness of his source material. The offset process preserves the softness of his palette and the fluid contours of his figurative style, making this a compelling example of how twentieth-century print culture extended the reach of Post-Impressionist masters. The signature adds a personal dimension that distinguishes this impression as a collectible object in its own right. For collectors drawn to French modernism and works that carry genuine aesthetic warmth, this piece offers strong visual presence and art-historical resonance at an accessible entry point. Unframed, it presents an opportunity to house the work in a manner suited to a specific interior, and its generous scale ensures that the composition commands attention on the wall. Lebasque's enduring appeal among collectors of Bonnard and Vuillard makes works such as this consistently rewarding additions to a thoughtfully assembled collection.

Medium
Offset Lithograph
Sheet
Signed
Yes
Location
ArtWise, Brooklyn, NY

For Sale — $60

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Henri Lebasque, Reclining Nude on a Spanish Cushion, 1986

A reclining figure rests against a richly patterned Spanish cushion in this large-format offset lithograph, capturing the warm, sensory intimacy that defined Henri Lebasque's approach to the human form. Measuring 81.3 by 61 centimeters, the composition radiates the sun-drenched ease and chromatic tenderness for which Lebasque earned his reputation as one of Post-Impressionism's most quietly seductive voices. The work belongs to a tradition of leisure studies that drew deeply from the artist's years in the south of France, where light, color, and bodily repose became inseparable subjects. Produced in 1986 as a poster edition for the Montgomery Gallery, this signed lithograph translates Lebasque's painterly vocabulary into a format accessible to a broader audience without sacrificing the visual richness of his source material. The offset process preserves the softness of his palette and the fluid contours of his figurative style, making this a compelling example of how twentieth-century print culture extended the reach of Post-Impressionist masters. The signature adds a personal dimension that distinguishes this impression as a collectible object in its own right. For collectors drawn to French modernism and works that carry genuine aesthetic warmth, this piece offers strong visual presence and art-historical resonance at an accessible entry point. Unframed, it presents an opportunity to house the work in a manner suited to a specific interior, and its generous scale ensures that the composition commands attention on the wall. Lebasque's enduring appeal among collectors of Bonnard and Vuillard makes works such as this consistently rewarding additions to a thoughtfully assembled collection.

Medium
Offset Lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 81.3 x 61 cm
Year
1986
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
ArtWise, Brooklyn, NY

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris