André Lanskoy Abstract Composition Lithograph

This item is an original limited edition lithograph by the Russian-French painter André Lanskoy (1902–1976), a leading figure in the School of Paris and Abstraction Lyrique. The artwork features a vibrant, non-figurative composition characterized by the artist's signature use of interlocking geometric and biomorphic shapes. The palette is rich and complex, utilizing bold reds, deep purples, earthy ochres, and cool greens, all outlined with dynamic, fluid black lines that provide structural rhythm. It is housed in a modern black wooden frame with a wide, neutral-toned mat that provides breathing room for the print. The paper appears to be a high-quality heavyweight wove, typical of the mid-20th-century French printmaking tradition. Notable features include a visible signature in the lower right and numbering in the lower left, indicating its status as a collectible edition. The style is indicative of Lanskoy’s work from the 1950s or 1960s when he fully embraced Tachisme and exuberant lyrical abstraction. Regarding condition, the image shows some glare on the glazing, but the colors seem well-preserved; however, meticulous inspection would be required to rule out foxing or paper acidity. The print demonstrates high craftsmanship in the layering of ink, a hallmark of professional lithographic studios of that era such as Mourlot.