This beautifully detailed Landré lithograph portrays a graceful young woman in flowing period dress walking through an autumn garden, rendered in the artist’s signature blend of soft realism and impressionistic colorwork. Signed and numbered 2/200, it highlights Landré’s romantic European aesthetic, floral tonality, and refined figurative technique—a perfect acquisition for collectors of decorative French lithographs, feminine portraiture, and pastoral art.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This exquisite lithograph by Landré captures a moment of gentle movement and pastoral serenity. A young woman dressed in layered Victorian-style garments—soft peach, warm apricot, and deep forest green—walks through a sunlit meadow, one hand adjusting her floral-trimmed hat while the other balances a basket overflowing with fresh-picked blossoms. Her posture is elegant and relaxed, embodying a timeless romantic ideal.
The surrounding foliage is created through Landré’s hallmark technique: textured washes of green, ochre, sienna, and gold that dissolve into one another with impressionistic subtlety. These atmospheric applications frame the figure in an environment that feels both real and dreamlike, evoking late-summer or early-autumn warmth. The delicate ruffles of her dress, the soft curvature of her face, and the painterly botanical background demonstrate Landré’s technical skill in combining precise linework with watercolor-like diffusion.
Signed “Landré” in graphite at the lower right and numbered 2/200 at the lower left, this early number in the edition suggests a particularly crisp impression. The subject matter reflects Landré’s ongoing interest in feminine grace, seasonal symbolism, and the harmony between human presence and nature. The work reads as an ode to tranquility, nostalgia, and the pastoral beauty of the French countryside.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY (LANDRÉ)
Landré is a mid-20th-century French artist recognized for romantic lithographs that merge figurative portraiture with evocative natural landscapes. Born in France in the 1930s, Landré studied classical drawing and academic painting in regional French art schools, later refining printmaking skills in one of France’s atelier-based lithography programs during a period when stone-print and plate-print traditions were still widely practiced.
Influenced by French Symbolists, Art Nouveau illustrators, and the pastoral elegance of Belle-Époque artists, Landré developed a signature style characterized by soft, expressive figures—typically young women—and lush, atmospheric surroundings. His compositions often feature floral elements, flowing garments, and diffused color fields that evoke serenity and romanticism.
During the 1960s–1980s, Landré produced numerous limited-edition lithographs that circulated throughout France, Belgium, the UK, and the United States. Galleries appreciated his ability to meld decorative beauty with painterly lithographic methods, making his works accessible yet artistically sophisticated. His exhibitions at regional French salons and boutique European galleries contributed to his growing recognition, while international distributors introduced his work to American collectors—especially those seeking elegant, narrative-driven figurative prints.
Landré's creative process typically began with pencil drawings that defined the figure’s posture and facial expression. He then developed the lithographic plates using a combination of precise line drawing and loose, textural applications of tusche and tonal wash, allowing for watercolor-like diffusion in the final print. This hybrid approach created the ethereal quality that defines his oeuvre: a gentle interplay between realism and impressionism, structure and softness.
Today, Landré’s lithographs remain appreciated for their lyrical charm, technical refinement, and distinctive European sensibility. They continue to be collected for their decorative appeal, their romantic subject matter, and their connection to the tradition of 20th-century French atelier printmaking.
Landré, Untitled (Autumn Stroll), c.1970s, signed lithograph, 23×29 in., edition 2/200. Romantic pastoral portrait with rich impressionistic colorwork. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
This certificate confirms that the artwork commonly titled “Untitled (Autumn Stroll)” is an original hand-pulled lithograph by Landré (French, mid-20th century). The artwork is signed in graphite and numbered 2/200. Dimensions: 23 × 29 inches.
Authentication is based on signature verification, edition marking, printing characteristics, and established provenance. Certified for valuation, insurance, and exhibition use.
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 beautifully detailed Landré lithograph portrays a graceful young woman in flowing period dress walking through an autumn garden, rendered in the artist’s signature blend of soft realism and impressionistic colorwork. Signed and numbered 2/200, it highlights Landré’s romantic European aesthetic, floral tonality, and refined figurative technique—a perfect acquisition for collectors of decorative French lithographs, feminine portraiture, and pastoral art.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This exquisite lithograph by Landré captures a moment of gentle movement and pastoral serenity. A young woman dressed in layered Victorian-style garments—soft peach, warm apricot, and deep forest green—walks through a sunlit meadow, one hand adjusting her floral-trimmed hat while the other balances a basket overflowing with fresh-picked blossoms. Her posture is elegant and relaxed, embodying a timeless romantic ideal.
The surrounding foliage is created through Landré’s hallmark technique: textured washes of green, ochre, sienna, and gold that dissolve into one another with impressionistic subtlety. These atmospheric applications frame the figure in an environment that feels both real and dreamlike, evoking late-summer or early-autumn warmth. The delicate ruffles of her dress, the soft curvature of her face, and the painterly botanical background demonstrate Landré’s technical skill in combining precise linework with watercolor-like diffusion.
Signed “Landré” in graphite at the lower right and numbered 2/200 at the lower left, this early number in the edition suggests a particularly crisp impression. The subject matter reflects Landré’s ongoing interest in feminine grace, seasonal symbolism, and the harmony between human presence and nature. The work reads as an ode to tranquility, nostalgia, and the pastoral beauty of the French countryside.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY (LANDRÉ)
Landré is a mid-20th-century French artist recognized for romantic lithographs that merge figurative portraiture with evocative natural landscapes. Born in France in the 1930s, Landré studied classical drawing and academic painting in regional French art schools, later refining printmaking skills in one of France’s atelier-based lithography programs during a period when stone-print and plate-print traditions were still widely practiced.
Influenced by French Symbolists, Art Nouveau illustrators, and the pastoral elegance of Belle-Époque artists, Landré developed a signature style characterized by soft, expressive figures—typically young women—and lush, atmospheric surroundings. His compositions often feature floral elements, flowing garments, and diffused color fields that evoke serenity and romanticism.
During the 1960s–1980s, Landré produced numerous limited-edition lithographs that circulated throughout France, Belgium, the UK, and the United States. Galleries appreciated his ability to meld decorative beauty with painterly lithographic methods, making his works accessible yet artistically sophisticated. His exhibitions at regional French salons and boutique European galleries contributed to his growing recognition, while international distributors introduced his work to American collectors—especially those seeking elegant, narrative-driven figurative prints.
Landré's creative process typically began with pencil drawings that defined the figure’s posture and facial expression. He then developed the lithographic plates using a combination of precise line drawing and loose, textural applications of tusche and tonal wash, allowing for watercolor-like diffusion in the final print. This hybrid approach created the ethereal quality that defines his oeuvre: a gentle interplay between realism and impressionism, structure and softness.
Today, Landré’s lithographs remain appreciated for their lyrical charm, technical refinement, and distinctive European sensibility. They continue to be collected for their decorative appeal, their romantic subject matter, and their connection to the tradition of 20th-century French atelier printmaking.
Landré, Untitled (Autumn Stroll), c.1970s, signed lithograph, 23×29 in., edition 2/200. Romantic pastoral portrait with rich impressionistic colorwork. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
This certificate confirms that the artwork commonly titled “Untitled (Autumn Stroll)” is an original hand-pulled lithograph by Landré (French, mid-20th century). The artwork is signed in graphite and numbered 2/200. Dimensions: 23 × 29 inches.
Authentication is based on signature verification, edition marking, printing characteristics, and established provenance. Certified for valuation, insurance, and exhibition use.
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
