About The Artist
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 Ð 2005), better known as ÒFolon,Ó was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar...
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Roland Garros French Open, 1982 - Signed
Artist: Jean-Michel Folon
Price:
$700.00
Medium: Prints
More Details
Creation Date: 1982
Materials: Paper, Ink
Dimensions: 24" x 20"
Condition: A: Mint
Finish: Unframed
About the Item: "Roland Garros French Open" by Jean-Michel Folon, Signed Etching printed in 1982 from an edition size of 90. The overall size of the Etching is 23.5 x 19.75 inches. The condition of this piece has been graded as A: Mint. Here is some supplemental information about the Etching: The 1982 Roland Garros print by Jean-Michel Folon is a significant work by the Belgian artist, known for his evocative and poetic imagery. This particular edition is a signed etching, limited to 90 copies, making it a rare and valuable collector’s item. Folon’s work is celebrated for its dreamlike quality, and this poster exemplifies his unique artistic vision. Jean-Michel Folon’s design for the 1982 Roland Garros tournament features imagery that is both dreamlike and poetic. The artwork includes Folon’s signature use of soft gradients and surreal elements, such as floating figures or objects that convey a sense of wonder and contemplation. This approach reflects Folon’s ability to create scenes that are both introspective and universal, capturing the essence of the human experience through abstract and imaginative forms
About The Artist
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 Ð 2005), better known as ÒFolon,Ó was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar characters painted in a surrealistic style. Early in his career Folon published his drawings in newspapers mostly in the USA, where he was recognized earlier than in Europe, and illustrated books by Franz Kafka and Ray Bradbury, amongst others. He created numerous works in many different media for well known individuals and cultural institutions worldwide, including in theatre, opera, subways, film and television, sculptures, tapestries, church windows and even a flag.
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