Alain Bonnefoit's "Female Nude Sumi Style," a signed and dated lithograph from 1968, captures a mesmerizing fusion of cultures, beautifully housed in a vibrant narrative born from a retired NYC Manhattan art gallery. Measuring 22x30”, this piece is part of an edition of 26, allowing each print to resonate with its own unique whispers of history. Bonnefoit, a maestro of form, combines his Western influences with the delicate, fluid simplicity of Japanese sumi-e, a technique he embraced during his travels to Japan in the early 1970s. His nudes are more than mere representations of the female form; they evoke the essence of landscapes, echoing the rolling terrains of Italy and France that inspire his creativity. With a philosophy that champions fluid, breath-focused movement—much like martial arts—Bonnefoit's work transcends the canvas, inviting viewers into a world where art breathes, moves, and speaks. This lithograph stands as a testament to over half a century of artistic evolution, finally emerging from the shadows of storage to reclaim its place in the light.
Alain Bonnefoit's "Female Nude Sumi Style," a signed and dated lithograph from 1968, captures a mesmerizing fusion of cultures, beautifully housed in a vibrant narrative born from a retired NYC Manhattan art gallery. Measuring 22x30”, this piece is part of an edition of 26, allowing each print to resonate with its own unique whispers of history. Bonnefoit, a maestro of form, combines his Western influences with the delicate, fluid simplicity of Japanese sumi-e, a technique he embraced during his travels to Japan in the early 1970s. His nudes are more than mere representations of the female form; they evoke the essence of landscapes, echoing the rolling terrains of Italy and France that inspire his creativity. With a philosophy that champions fluid, breath-focused movement—much like martial arts—Bonnefoit's work transcends the canvas, inviting viewers into a world where art breathes, moves, and speaks. This lithograph stands as a testament to over half a century of artistic evolution, finally emerging from the shadows of storage to reclaim its place in the light.
