This signed, limited-edition Landré lithograph beautifully blends romantic portraiture with expressive floral forms, showcasing the artist’s signature fusion of soft realism and impressionistic color washes. Printed as edition 137/200, the work captures Landré’s refined European sensibility—delicate, dreamy, and highly collectible. A standout piece for lovers of figurative art, floral symbolism, and mid-century French lithography.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This exquisite lithograph by Landré depicts a serene, ethereal female face emerging from a lush cascade of roses rendered in warm, earth-toned browns, soft greens, and amber hues. The composition merges portraiture with botanical imagery, creating a symbolic environment where nature and femininity coexist harmoniously. The woman’s delicate features—large expressive eyes, gently curved lips, and flowing hair—float within a surrounding bloom of fully opened flowers and budding stems.
Landré’s technique blends controlled drawing with impressionistic washes of color, allowing the floral clusters to bleed, diffuse, and intermingle with the surrounding paper texture. This painterly lithographic surface is characteristic of French atelier printing in the 1960s–70s, where artists frequently integrated watercolor-like tonal effects with the crisp linework of traditional lithography.
The work is signed “Landré” in graphite on the lower right, with an edition marking of 137/200 on the lower left. Its palette and dreamlike composition reflect a romantic sensibility—beauty emerging from nature, innocence framed by flourishing growth. The imagery suggests a symbolic allegory of renewal, purity, and the cyclical energy of the natural world. Landré’s floral-portrait hybrids were often conceived as visual odes to feminine grace and emotional introspection.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY (LANDRÉ)
Landré is a French artist active during the mid-20th century, known primarily for romantic lithographs and mixed-media works that combine figurative portraiture with natural motifs. Born in France in the 1930s, Landré trained in academic drawing and classical studio methods, later pursuing specialized study in printmaking at regional French art academies where lithography remained a prominent artistic tradition. He developed a particular affinity for lithographic processes, especially those that allowed for painterly texturing and delicate tonal transitions.
Influenced by French Symbolism, Belle-Époque illustration, and the lyrical floral compositions of artists such as Mucha, Redon, and early 20th-century decorative printmakers, Landré adopted a style that merges softness, emotion, and botanical ornamentation. His work is characterized by tender female subjects and atmospheric surroundings—flowers, leaves, misty textures, and abstracted natural patterns that envelop the central figure.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, Landré produced limited-edition lithographs that circulated widely in European and American galleries. His works were particularly popular with collectors seeking expressive, romantic figurative art with a gentle modern touch. Exhibitions across France highlighted his contributions to contemporary printmaking, while international distributors—including those supplying galleries in New York, London, and major European cities—helped establish his presence abroad.
Landré’s creative process emphasized blending hand-drawn linework with soft tonal overlay, often using tusche washes and granulated color effects to simulate watercolor textures within the lithographic format. This hybrid approach gave his portraits a dreamlike quality, where faces emerge from natural environments as though formed from the landscape itself. Today, his limited-edition prints remain appreciated for their warmth, aesthetic charm, and the refined technical skill underlying their execution.
Landré, Untitled (Floral Muse), c.1970s, signed lithograph, 29×33 in., edition 137/200. Romantic floral portrait combining expressive washes with fine linework. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
This certificate affirms that the artwork titled “Untitled (Floral Muse)” is an original hand-pulled lithograph by Landré (French, mid-20th century). The work is signed in graphite by the artist and numbered 137/200. Dimensions: 29 × 33 inches.
The piece has been authenticated through verification of signature, edition mark, printing method, and provenance. Certified for insurance, resale, and exhibition documentation.
PROVENANCE CHAIN (COLLECTOR FORMAT)
• Artist: Landré (French, mid-20th century)
• Acquired by Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & European sources)
• Sold through Mitch Morse Gallery to private collectors
• Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
This signed, limited-edition Landré lithograph beautifully blends romantic portraiture with expressive floral forms, showcasing the artist’s signature fusion of soft realism and impressionistic color washes. Printed as edition 137/200, the work captures Landré’s refined European sensibility—delicate, dreamy, and highly collectible. A standout piece for lovers of figurative art, floral symbolism, and mid-century French lithography.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This exquisite lithograph by Landré depicts a serene, ethereal female face emerging from a lush cascade of roses rendered in warm, earth-toned browns, soft greens, and amber hues. The composition merges portraiture with botanical imagery, creating a symbolic environment where nature and femininity coexist harmoniously. The woman’s delicate features—large expressive eyes, gently curved lips, and flowing hair—float within a surrounding bloom of fully opened flowers and budding stems.
Landré’s technique blends controlled drawing with impressionistic washes of color, allowing the floral clusters to bleed, diffuse, and intermingle with the surrounding paper texture. This painterly lithographic surface is characteristic of French atelier printing in the 1960s–70s, where artists frequently integrated watercolor-like tonal effects with the crisp linework of traditional lithography.
The work is signed “Landré” in graphite on the lower right, with an edition marking of 137/200 on the lower left. Its palette and dreamlike composition reflect a romantic sensibility—beauty emerging from nature, innocence framed by flourishing growth. The imagery suggests a symbolic allegory of renewal, purity, and the cyclical energy of the natural world. Landré’s floral-portrait hybrids were often conceived as visual odes to feminine grace and emotional introspection.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY (LANDRÉ)
Landré is a French artist active during the mid-20th century, known primarily for romantic lithographs and mixed-media works that combine figurative portraiture with natural motifs. Born in France in the 1930s, Landré trained in academic drawing and classical studio methods, later pursuing specialized study in printmaking at regional French art academies where lithography remained a prominent artistic tradition. He developed a particular affinity for lithographic processes, especially those that allowed for painterly texturing and delicate tonal transitions.
Influenced by French Symbolism, Belle-Époque illustration, and the lyrical floral compositions of artists such as Mucha, Redon, and early 20th-century decorative printmakers, Landré adopted a style that merges softness, emotion, and botanical ornamentation. His work is characterized by tender female subjects and atmospheric surroundings—flowers, leaves, misty textures, and abstracted natural patterns that envelop the central figure.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, Landré produced limited-edition lithographs that circulated widely in European and American galleries. His works were particularly popular with collectors seeking expressive, romantic figurative art with a gentle modern touch. Exhibitions across France highlighted his contributions to contemporary printmaking, while international distributors—including those supplying galleries in New York, London, and major European cities—helped establish his presence abroad.
Landré’s creative process emphasized blending hand-drawn linework with soft tonal overlay, often using tusche washes and granulated color effects to simulate watercolor textures within the lithographic format. This hybrid approach gave his portraits a dreamlike quality, where faces emerge from natural environments as though formed from the landscape itself. Today, his limited-edition prints remain appreciated for their warmth, aesthetic charm, and the refined technical skill underlying their execution.
Landré, Untitled (Floral Muse), c.1970s, signed lithograph, 29×33 in., edition 137/200. Romantic floral portrait combining expressive washes with fine linework. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
This certificate affirms that the artwork titled “Untitled (Floral Muse)” is an original hand-pulled lithograph by Landré (French, mid-20th century). The work is signed in graphite by the artist and numbered 137/200. Dimensions: 29 × 33 inches.
The piece has been authenticated through verification of signature, edition mark, printing method, and provenance. Certified for insurance, resale, and exhibition documentation.
PROVENANCE CHAIN (COLLECTOR FORMAT)
• Artist: Landré (French, mid-20th century)
• Acquired by Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & European sources)
• Sold through Mitch Morse Gallery to private collectors
• Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
