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Corneille

Oiseau et Fleur

1989

Color lithograph

26 × 21 × 1 cm

Ed. EA 10/12 — Annotation: "Épreuve d'artiste 10/12" lower left in pencil

Location: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands

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About the artwork

This color lithograph, created in 1989, depicts a stylized bird alongside a prominent red flower, set against a blue and pink background. The composition features a yellow bird with an open beak and a red eye, its wings spread, positioned at the center of the image. To the left of the bird, a stem bearing a large red flower and smaller blue and red dots emerges from the lower left corner. The background is divided into a dark blue upper section and a light pink lower section, with the bird and flower motif bridging these areas. The outlines of the bird and the floral elements are defined by dark lines, contributing to the print’s graphic quality. The work is annotated “Artist’s proof 10/12” in pencil in the lower left margin, indicating its status as an artist’s proof from a limited edition.

Expert opinion

Corneille’s work holds a place in the landscape of postwar European art, particularly through his association with the COBRA movement. His prints, characterized by their expressive use of color and simplified forms, are sought after by collectors interested in this period and style. The market for his graphic works remains steady, with a consistent presence in both the primary and secondary markets.

About the artist

Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo, known as Corneille, was a Dutch artist born in Liège, Belgium, in 1922. He co-founded the avant-garde COBRA movement in 1948, alongside artists such as Karel Appel and Constant. This group advocated a spontaneous and experimental approach to art, drawing inspiration from folk art, children’s drawings, and primitive art. Corneille’s artistic development took him from an initial abstract phase to a more figurative style characterized by bright colors and simplified forms. His work frequently features birds, cats, and female figures, often depicted in landscapes or dreamlike settings. After COBRA disbanded in 1951, Corneille continued to explore these themes, traveling extensively and incorporating influences from various cultures into his art. He died in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, in 2010.

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Signed 3x

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