Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Flowers of Evil, 1964
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Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Flowers of Evil, 1964
1964

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This exquisite lithograph by Leonor Fini (1907–1996), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), originates from the 1964 issue published by Le Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris, and printed by Atelier Desjobert, Paris, July 30, 1964. This visionary composition reflects Finis mastery of the lithographic medium, embodying her poetic imagination through fluid line, expressive form, and a luminous sense of movement. The work conveys the artists unique ability to merge memory, symbolism, and emotion into a cohesive visual language, transforming even the simplest subject into a deeply evocative and dreamlike image. Infused with lyricism and psychological intensity, the composition exemplifies Finis enduring exploration of identity, mythology, and the transcendent power of art. Executed as a lithograph on velin Hollande Van Gelder paper, this work measures 17.13 x 12.6 inches (43.5 x 32 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Atelier Desjobert, renowned for its refined Parisian printing collaborations. Artwork Details: Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), 1964 Medium: Lithograph on velin Hollande Van Gelder paper Dimensions: 17.13 x 12.6 inches (43.5 x 32 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Le Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris Printer: Atelier Desjobert, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), published by Le Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris, 1964 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This edition of Les Fleurs du Mal, illustrated by Leonor Fini and for which the text was established by Georges Blin, was produced at the expense of the Cercle du Livre Precieux, by Desjobert for the lithographs, and by Peter-Presse in Darmstadt for the text, after the layouts by Massin, under the direction of Claude Tchou. The printing was completed on July 30, 1964. Copyright Cercle du Livre Precieux 1964. From the present work were printed: I unique example comprising three original drawings, five rejected drawings, and an additional suite of the twenty-four lithographs, bearing the number I. I example comprising eight rejected drawings bearing the number I, reserved for the publisher. III examples comprising two original drawings, two rejected drawings, and an additional suite of the twenty-four lithographs, numbered from II to IV. XV examples comprising one original drawing, one rejected drawing, and a suite of the twenty-four lithographs, numbered from V to XIX. CDLXXXI examples, numbered from XX to D, illustrated with twenty-four lithographs by Leonor Fini. In addition, several hors commerce examples were printed, reserved for the artist, the publisher, and their collaborators. About the Publication: Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), published in 1964 by Le Cercle du Livre Precieux in Paris and printed by Atelier Desjobert, represents a sophisticated and intellectually rigorous illustrated edition of Charles Baudelaires seminal poetic work. Conceived as a high quality livre d artiste, the publication reflects the mid twentieth century revival of finely printed literary editions that united leading contemporary artists with canonical texts of modern literature. The typography, executed by Peter-Presse in Darmstadt following layouts by Massin and under the direction of Claude Tchou, demonstrates a refined sensitivity to the relationship between text and image, while the lithographs produced by Atelier Desjobert exemplify the technical excellence of Parisian printmaking studios. As a complete work, Les Fleurs du Mal stands not only as an homage to Baudelaire but as a testament to the enduring vitality of the illustrated literary tradition, in which poetry, visual art, and the material qualities of the printed page converge to form a unified aesthetic and intellectual experience. About the Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996) was an Argentine-born Italian-French painter, illustrator, author, and stage designer whose electrifying fusion of myth, mysticism, eroticism, and psychological depth established her as one of the most unmistakable and influential artistic voices of the twentieth century. Celebrated for depicting women as sovereign, enigmatic, and psychologically commanding beings, Fini rejected the patriarchal hierarchy of Surrealism even as she exhibited alongside its foremost figures, forging instead a fiercely independent path defined by theatricality, female autonomy, and visionary imagination. Her richly symbolic universe filled with sphinxes, priestesses, witches, and androgynous guardians was shaped by a broad constellation of influences including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, while also drawing deeply from Symbolist painting, Renaissance portraiture, and Venetian colorism. Moving among artists such as Max Ernst, Giorgio de Chirico, Leonora Carrington, Dorothea Tanning, Meret Oppenheim, and Pavel Tchelitchew, she nevertheless maintained a singular vision whose impact reverberates through the work of later creators including Kiki Smith, Cindy Sherman, Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin, Pierre et Gilles, Laurie Simmons, and numerous feminist and queer artists who embraced her exploration of gender, identity, and psychological mythology. A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires, and the Moderna Museet. Known for her imaginative freedom, elaborate personal style, and legendary Parisian salon, she remains a defining figure in feminist and avant-garde art history. The highest auction record for Leonor Fini was achieved when her self-portrait Autoportrait au Scorpion sold for 2,319,000 USD at Sotheby's New York on May 12, 2021, underscoring the dramatic rise in appreciation for her visionary legacy. Leonor Fini Sans titre, Fini Les Fleurs du Mal, Leonor Fini lithograph, Fini Atelier Desjobert, Fini 1964 lithograph, Fini velin Hollande Van Gelder, Fini collectible print, Fini modernist lithograph.

Creator:
Leonor Fini (1908 - 1996, French)
Creation Year:
1964
Dimensions:
Height: 17.13 in (43.52 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Surrealist
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465218019742

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Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini was the life of the party during the French Surrealist movement. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings that are widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy.

Fini's life started off in a dramatic fashion, which was perhaps a portent of things to come. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1907, but her parents separated soon after and her mother took her away to Trieste, Italy. Due to her father's attempts to kidnap her, Fini was often dressed as a boy throughout her childhood.

Fini was surrounded by artistic women in Trieste, and she naturally developed a love for art as well. By the time she was 17, she had become familiar with Renaissance art and Mannerist painting and was exhibiting her own portraits. In 1931, at just 24 years of age, Fini moved to Paris and became acquainted with influential artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlos Carrà. She also met and started a romantic relationship with Surrealist pioneer Max Ernst, who introduced her to others in the movement.

Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved herself to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet, just to name a very few. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior before the fashion icon became a designer.

In the 1950s, Fini continued painting while immersing herself in other artistic and dramatic endeavors, including theater costume and mask design. She also designed posters for the Paris Opera and wardrobes for movies.

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Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Flowers of Evil, 1964
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Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Flowers of Evil, 1964
1964