Le Sol Allegre (Lively Soil)

Jean Dubuffet (1901 – 1985, French) “Le Sol Allegre” (Lively Soil, 1958) Rare limited edition (3/30) lithograph in colors, numbered, titled, signed and dated in pencil by the artist in the lower margin. The image is approximately 20 x 15.5 inches, and with the mat and frame, the work of art is 28.5 x 24 inches. [Not examined outside the frame, but the print appears in good condition, with some wear to the frame.]

“Le Sol Allegre” is one of a portfolio of ten lithographs created in 1958 - 1959 called ‘L’Anarchitecte’, and part of the ‘Phenomena’ series of 362 lithographs (1958 – 1961) in which the artist utilized an endless variety of techniques, tools and materials, and relates to the cosmography of the earth, the universe, natural substances, cycles and changes in nature. An example of this lithograph is included in the collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (https://www.moma.org/collection/works/86554?association=portfolios&page=1&parent_id=73749&sov_referrer=association)