Flowers is a signed color lithograph by École de Paris master André Beaudin, blending lyrical abstraction and cubist structure. A refined mid-century modern work from Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Flowers presents a lyrical, abstracted floral form constructed through interlocking planes of soft greens, ochres, creams, and muted pinks, set against an earthy tonal ground. The composition balances curvilinear movement with structural clarity, a hallmark of Beaudin’s mature style.
Rooted in Cubism yet liberated from its rigidity, the work reflects Beaudin’s lifelong pursuit of intuitive composition. Botanical elements are reduced to sign-like forms, allowing color and structure to guide the visual rhythm. The restrained palette and layered textures evoke natural growth and quiet vitality rather than literal representation.
Printed as a color lithograph, the work demonstrates Beaudin’s mastery of graphic media, preserving luminosity, subtle tonal variation, and spatial balance. The sheet is signed in pencil by the artist and marked EA (épreuve d’artiste), indicating an artist’s proof aside from the numbered edition, a designation valued by collectors.
Flowers exemplifies Beaudin’s postwar period, when his abstraction achieved a synthesis of classical calm and poetic freedom.
André Beaudin was born in Mennecy, Seine-et-Oise, France, in 1895 and became one of the leading figures of the École de Paris. He studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 1911 to 1913 before his artistic development was interrupted by military service during World War I.
Following the war, Beaudin traveled to Italy in 1921 with his wife, Suzanne Roger, an experience that reawakened his creative drive. Upon returning to Paris, he painted prolifically and was introduced by André Masson to Max Jacob, who organized Beaudin’s first major exhibition at Galerie Percier in 1923. This success led to further exhibitions at Galerie Georges Bernheim and Galerie Simon.
Although influenced by Cubism—particularly through his friendship with Juan Gris—Beaudin rejected its increasingly formulaic constraints. Instead, he developed a lyrical, intuitive approach that emphasized harmony, movement, and structural clarity. By the late 1920s and 1930s, he was promoted by critics such as Tériade as a successor to the Cubists while forging an independent visual language.
Beaudin achieved international recognition by the 1940s and held major solo exhibitions in Dublin, New York, Zurich, Berne, Stockholm, Chicago, Milan, and Paris, including at the Grand Palais. He participated in landmark group exhibitions such as the Carnegie International, Venice Biennale, São Paulo Biennial, and École de Paris exhibitions at the Tate Gallery and Royal Academy.
In 1962, Beaudin was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix National des Arts in recognition of his contribution to modern art. His work is represented in major museum collections worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Gallery, and numerous international institutions. He died in Paris in 1979.
André Beaudin (French, 1895–1979)
Flowers, c. 1950s
Color lithograph on paper
18 × 22 inches
Signed, EA (artist’s proof)
Artist: André Beaudin (French, 1895–1979)
Title: Flowers
Date: c. 1950s
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 18 × 22 inches
Edition: Artist’s proof (EA), aside from the numbered edition
Signature: Signed in pencil by the artist
Statement: This work has been examined for signature, medium, edition marking, and stylistic consistency with documented lithographs by André Beaudin. It is certified as an authentic artist-signed impression.
Very good vintage condition. Paper presents clean and well-preserved with even tonality. Image area is strong with stable color and no visible foxing. Minor, age-appropriate handling wear limited to the sheet edges. No restoration observed.
André Beaudin (artist)
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired in NYC, United States and Europe)
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
Hanina Fine Arts – André Beaudin Biography
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – André Beaudin artist records
David Barnett Gallery – André Beaudin profile
Centre Georges Pompidou and international museum collection records
Flowers is a signed color lithograph by École de Paris master André Beaudin, blending lyrical abstraction and cubist structure. A refined mid-century modern work from Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
Flowers presents a lyrical, abstracted floral form constructed through interlocking planes of soft greens, ochres, creams, and muted pinks, set against an earthy tonal ground. The composition balances curvilinear movement with structural clarity, a hallmark of Beaudin’s mature style.
Rooted in Cubism yet liberated from its rigidity, the work reflects Beaudin’s lifelong pursuit of intuitive composition. Botanical elements are reduced to sign-like forms, allowing color and structure to guide the visual rhythm. The restrained palette and layered textures evoke natural growth and quiet vitality rather than literal representation.
Printed as a color lithograph, the work demonstrates Beaudin’s mastery of graphic media, preserving luminosity, subtle tonal variation, and spatial balance. The sheet is signed in pencil by the artist and marked EA (épreuve d’artiste), indicating an artist’s proof aside from the numbered edition, a designation valued by collectors.
Flowers exemplifies Beaudin’s postwar period, when his abstraction achieved a synthesis of classical calm and poetic freedom.
André Beaudin was born in Mennecy, Seine-et-Oise, France, in 1895 and became one of the leading figures of the École de Paris. He studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 1911 to 1913 before his artistic development was interrupted by military service during World War I.
Following the war, Beaudin traveled to Italy in 1921 with his wife, Suzanne Roger, an experience that reawakened his creative drive. Upon returning to Paris, he painted prolifically and was introduced by André Masson to Max Jacob, who organized Beaudin’s first major exhibition at Galerie Percier in 1923. This success led to further exhibitions at Galerie Georges Bernheim and Galerie Simon.
Although influenced by Cubism—particularly through his friendship with Juan Gris—Beaudin rejected its increasingly formulaic constraints. Instead, he developed a lyrical, intuitive approach that emphasized harmony, movement, and structural clarity. By the late 1920s and 1930s, he was promoted by critics such as Tériade as a successor to the Cubists while forging an independent visual language.
Beaudin achieved international recognition by the 1940s and held major solo exhibitions in Dublin, New York, Zurich, Berne, Stockholm, Chicago, Milan, and Paris, including at the Grand Palais. He participated in landmark group exhibitions such as the Carnegie International, Venice Biennale, São Paulo Biennial, and École de Paris exhibitions at the Tate Gallery and Royal Academy.
In 1962, Beaudin was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix National des Arts in recognition of his contribution to modern art. His work is represented in major museum collections worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Gallery, and numerous international institutions. He died in Paris in 1979.
André Beaudin (French, 1895–1979)
Flowers, c. 1950s
Color lithograph on paper
18 × 22 inches
Signed, EA (artist’s proof)
Artist: André Beaudin (French, 1895–1979)
Title: Flowers
Date: c. 1950s
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 18 × 22 inches
Edition: Artist’s proof (EA), aside from the numbered edition
Signature: Signed in pencil by the artist
Statement: This work has been examined for signature, medium, edition marking, and stylistic consistency with documented lithographs by André Beaudin. It is certified as an authentic artist-signed impression.
Very good vintage condition. Paper presents clean and well-preserved with even tonality. Image area is strong with stable color and no visible foxing. Minor, age-appropriate handling wear limited to the sheet edges. No restoration observed.
André Beaudin (artist)
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired in NYC, United States and Europe)
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
Hanina Fine Arts – André Beaudin Biography
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – André Beaudin artist records
David Barnett Gallery – André Beaudin profile
Centre Georges Pompidou and international museum collection records
