Ceremony - II

Ceremony - II   is a wonderful original lithograph on cream-colored paper, realized in 1930 by the French master Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947).

Hand-numbered in pencil by the artist on the lower left margin. From an edition of 340 copies .

Monogrammed on plate on the lower left margin.

From the collection  The Life of Saint Monique , published by Vollard in 1930.

The publishing history of the original Bonnard prints found in " La Vie de Sainte-Monique " (The Life of Saint Monique) is thoroughly documented. In total, each etching and lithograph was printed in a limited edition of 340 impressions. The first eight were on Japanese antique paper, followed by 25 on Imperial Japanese paper, fifty on hand-made Arches paper and on Arches wove paper. Both the etching plates and the lithographic stones were cancelled after printing the edition. Each original print contained Pierre Bonnard's distinctive monogram. It is a striking example of the lithographic art created by one of the greatest French artists, Pierre Bonnard .

This modern artwork has preserved the brilliance of the ink, has a lifetime impression, and is the result of an agile and talented expert hand.

In excellent conditions, except for a minor stain on the right margin, includes a white cardboard passepartout, cm 52.8 x 37.2.

Read The Biography Of Pierre Bonnard Here!