Bernard Buffet 'Le Globe' (The Globe) Color Lithograph

This item is a color lithograph on paper by the renowned French Expressionist painter Bernard Buffet (1928–1999). The artwork features a distinct still-life composition centered around a large globe with visible latitude and longitude lines, accompanied by a telescope and other scientific or navigational instruments. The piece is executed in Buffet's signature 'Miserabilist' style, characterized by elongated, angular shapes and sharp, thick black outlines that create a sense of melancholy and architectural rigidity. The color palette is relatively restrained, utilizing muted tones of yellow, green, and blue to highlight specific sections of the composition against a neutral background. The artist’s vertical signature is prominently integrated into the right side of the imagery in his recognizable, spiky script. The work appears to be housed within a professional frame with a standard mat; however, the image quality suggests it may be an older framing. Regarding condition, there is visible yellowing/toning of the paper consistent with age and potential exposure to light, and the overall image clarity is slightly degraded by the digital resolution. This piece exemplifies mid-20th-century French modernism and Buffet's interest in linear graphics and industrial-scientific themes.