Cathelin, Nature Morte au Cyclamen de Barbara, 1986
1986
Original lithograph in color on Arches paper
53 x 76 cm
Annotated “épreuve d’artiste” lower left, dedicated, signed by the artist in pencil lower right.
Francony Éditeur, Vevey, Switzerland.
Catalogue raisonné : Passeron 195
Bernard Cathelin’s uniqueness lies in his distinctive pictorial technique, characterized by the superimposition of flat, vibrant colors that lend intensity and depth to his compositions. Despite the technical challenges of lithography, the artist strives to preserve this aesthetic, using multiple plates to create subtle tones with a palette rich in nuance. Indeed, the artist doesn’t hesitate to use up to 14 plates for a single lithograph, and this passion for color is reflected in the luminosity and emphasis of his works.
About the author
Bernard Cathelin (1919- 2004)
Color is at the heart of Bernard Cathelin’s work. It is even the main subject. He doesn’t paint a bouquet of flowers, a woman or a landscape; he marries colors and tones according to strong contrasts or proximity. In his lithographs, he seeks to give his colors a density of material similar to that which characterizes his painting.
