Alexander Calder - "Composition" - Mourlot Press 1964 Lithograph - 7.5 x 10"

Alexander Calder - Composition Original Lithograph on Velin d’Arches Finished size: 7.5 x 10 inches First Edition Prints from the Mourlot Press. Exhibition Sponsored by the French Embassy. Circulated by the Traveling Exhibition Service of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution. Published by Fernand Mourlot and Jean Adhemar in Paris, 1964 Near fine condition House of Roulx Letter of Authenticity Mourlot Press “Fernand Mourlot has long been the acknowledged master printer of France in every field, from lithographs to fine books to posters. The unfailing quality of his work commands the respect of museums, collectors, and most important of all, the artists themselves. Every product of his workshop bears the mark of Mourlot’s discipline and craft and can truly be called an ideal collaboration between artist and artisan... The result of years of thoughtful planning, this special exhibition presents an accurate portrait of the Mourlot Press. We are greatly indebted to Fernand Mourlot, who made the selection, supervised the production of the catalogue, and gave endless time and energy to the details of preparation.” - S. Dillon RipleySecretary, Smithsonian Institute