The Red Bouquet

Francoise Gilot (b. 1921, France) “The Red Bouquet” (1969) Limited-edition color lithograph, hand signed by the artist and designated number 99/100 in the lower margin. The image measures 25.5 x 19.5 inches and the framed and matted work of art measures 39 x 27.25 inches. Catalog reference: “Stone Echoes: Original Prints by Francoise Gilot: A Catalog Raisonne” authored by Mel Yoakum (1995); (page 64, plate 30).

A description from www.vincentmanngallery.com includes the following information for this lithograph: “Color Lithograph in five colors, edition of 100; Image: 25 ½ x 19 5/8” Paper: 30 x 22 ¼”; ... Edition of 100 impressions, signed and numbered, on Arches; plus 5 color separation proofs, 3 printer’s proofs, and 10 artist’s proofs, signed and annotated, on Arches. Printed in five colors: pale yellow, light blue, red, and emerald-green from four zinc plates, and yellow ochre from a stone. Published by the artist. Printed at Mourlot Graphics, Ltd., New York. The 5 color separation proofs and 1 artist’s proof given to Ferris State College , Michigan.

Marie Françoise Gilot is a French-born painter, ceramicist, and printmaker best known for her 10-year long, stormy relationship with Pablo Picasso, with whom she had two children (Paloma and Claude.) She has also been married to Dr. Jonas Salk, who discovered the polio vaccine. She has been living in both Paris and New York, has authored books, and continues to exhibit her art internationally. Her paintings, drawings, and original prints are included in the permanent collections of numerous museums and private collections throughout Europe and the United States.