Lithograph
Living with art
The lithographs are printed by hand by the artist using stone tablets. Even if the printing method is the same, depending on the type and expression of the stone, no two pieces will be the same, and each piece will have a different atmosphere.
It has the advantage of being able to print a large number of copies, but it is not a reproduction. The artist decides on a limited number of pieces and carefully prints each piece one by one. The "edition number" written on the work along with the signature is the serial number of the work, and is proof that it is an original painting and not a reproduction.
Lithographs allow you to enjoy art appreciation because the work shows the traces of the artist's production process. In addition, it is ``art that is easy to obtain'' because it is reasonably priced compared to paintings. The great appeal of lithographs is that you can clearly feel the trajectory created by human hands, and that they are not influenced by the evaluation or value of the work. This work of art is recommended for those who want to incorporate art into their daily lives and collect art.
What is Lithography?
This is a lithograph method that was discovered in 1798 by A. Senefelder in Germany. Lithography, which has a history of over 100 years, allows you to copy what you draw as is, just like printing, without scratching the surface of the plate.
Utilizing the principle of the scientific reaction of "water and oil repulsion," it is possible to faithfully reproduce detailed expressions, including smearing, blurring, and the artist's pen pressure.
Although it is a complicated process that requires a lot of work, it is a printing method that is loved by many artists because it can express even the smallest details. Nowadays, metal plates are often used instead of stone plates, but at ANTRY, we only carry valuable pieces made from stone plates.
Artist Profile
Laurent Mathelin
Born in Paris in 1958. Studied drawing and engraving lithography at the Paris National School of Fine Arts, and in 1984 received a scholarship from the Royal College of Art in London.
Since 1981, he has held retrospective exhibitions of carved plates, contemporary prints, and exhibitions in major cities around the world such as Paris, Dubai, Beijing, Bahrain, and Tokyo, and has expanded his activities internationally.
In 1985, he was involved in the establishment of Beaux-Arts Contract (a sister school of the Paris National School of Fine Arts). In October of the same year, he established a lithograph atelier called ``La Bête à Cornes''.
