Bold, stylized, and deeply evocative, this circa 1970 original lithograph titled Portrait de femme by French artist André Minaux captures the distilled elegance of post-war modernism. In this striking work, Minaux reduces the female form to clean, architectural lines and bold, flat planes of color—deep purple, ochre yellow, and stark black—framing the elongated, mask-like face of a woman rendered with minimalist intensity. Minaux (1923–1986), a painter, illustrator, and printmaker, was known for his evolving style that moved from expressive figuration to highly graphic, abstracted compositions like this one. As a member of the post-war School of Paris, his work reflects a desire to strip away the excesses of pre-war academicism and to rebuild a visual language grounded in clarity and strength. His figures often possess a quiet mystery, their expressions unreadable yet deeply present. In Portrait de femme, the composition is balanced and rhythmic, echoing the Art Deco sensibility while remaining distinctly modernist. The woman’s face, pale and still, becomes a focal point amid the vibrant color blocks and geometric shapes—a symbol of introspection, glamour, and enigma. Original Lithograph Abstract - Cubism Charles Sorlier engraver - Atelier Mourlot Good condition, light soiling
