Etienne Delessert - Crossword

Crossword

Etienne Delessert's lithograph, "Crossword" dates from quite early in his career. This original lithograph is printed upon 'B F K Rives' watermarked paper and with full, deckled margins as published between 1965 and 1970. It is signed in pencil by Delessert and marked 'A.P.' (Artist Proof) along the lower margin. This work of art hails from the collection of Roger Trlak and bears his inventory number. "Crossword" is fine, original example of the lithographic art created by the Swiss artist, Etienne Delessert.

Original Lithograph by the Swiss artist, Etienne Delessert.

Crossword

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Title:	Crossword
Artist:	Delessert, Etienne (Lausanne, Switzerland, Born, 1941)
Date:	c. 1965 - 1970
Medium:	Original Lithograph
Note:	Etienne Delessert: To those familiar with the art of illustration the name of Etienne Delessert will require little introduction. With over eighty illustrated children's books to his credit he is perhaps the most famous contemporary artist in this field. Largely self-taught, Etienne Delessert has lived and worked in such locations as Paris, Switzerland, New York and Connecticut since 1959. A master of animated films, posters, books and advertising art he has received such prestigious awards as the Graphic Award of Bologne (1981 & 1989), the Golden Plaque d'Or, Bratislava (1979) and the Hamilton King Award (1996).
	In 1977, Etienne Delessert founded the publishing house, Editions Tournesol, which promoted the art of young illustrators. In 1995, the influential art of Etienne Delessert was the subject of a major retrospective at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, the Louvre, Paris. His art has also been the subject of major one man shows in Italy, Canada and the United States.
	"Crossword" dates from quite early in Etienne Delessert's career. This original lithograph is an artist proof impression, printed from the stone before striking the actual edition. Thus printer's ink marks are visible on the extreme outer margins. It is at present unknown what the actual edition size is, or, for that matter, if an edition was struck at all! I can find no reference to "Crossword" in my searches and thus it must exist in a small number of impressions. What is known is that "Crossword" exhibits all the wonderful elements of Etienne Delessert's truly unique visual world.
Provenance:	From the collection of Roger Trlak and bearing his inventory number, 'T-913', on the lower right corner. Roger Trlak (1934-1975) established the commercial art company of Martin-Trlak in Chicago. In 1972 he also opened the RST Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona where he exhibited not only his own large collection of mostly contemporary art but also held important exhibitions of many modern artists. These Included such major American and international printmakers as Joseph Hirsch, Luigi Lucioni, Jacob Landau, Birgit Skiold, Derrick Greaves, Paul Wunderlich and Etienne Delessert. Among Trlak's closest friends in the arts community were Raphael Soyer, Ivan Albright and Hans Burkhardt. Contemporary prints and paintings were constantly exhibited at the RST Gallery until it was closed in 1975 due to Trlak's untimely death.
Edition:	Artist Proof Impression 'AP'
Size:	9 1/2 X 8 1/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now	Price: $395.00 US
Condition:	Printed upon 'B F K Rives' watermarked paper and with full, deckled margins as published around the above date. Signed in pencil by Delessert and marked A.P. along the lower margin. Also containing several printer's or publisher's blindstamps along the lower left margin. A beautifully printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. "Crossword" represents both a scarce and valuable example of the famous art of Etienne Delessert.
Subject:	Etienne Delessert, Crossword, original lithograph, art of illustration, children’s books.
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