MARIUS GIRARD Print: Paris-Notre Dame et les Bouquinistes. SIGNED. Vtg.

Description: Vintage MARIUS GIRARD Print: Paris-Notre Dame et les Bouquinistes. Signed lithograph. Produced in Paris in the 1960's by Marius Girard, a noted Parisien artist. Born in 1926/7 in Reims, France - died in 2014. He first became famous for his postcards of Paris. Later he became famous for 135 watercolors he did for the lobby and rooms of the Hotel Hilton in Paris. His impressionistic scenes of Paris exhibit his extraordinary ability with color. Girard sold his original oils and watercolors on the streets of Montmartre (Paris). This is a district of Paris, in the northern part, noted for its cafes and as an artists' quarter. In the online chat rooms there are several accounts of people who bought artwork directly from Girard in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Girard paints outdoors directly from the scene. To begin a watercolor painting, Girard sketches in the basic lines with a stick dipped in ink or dark paint. He uses popsicle or other sticks which he sharpens with a knife. His style stresses linear effects. Lines range from thin to thick. Various textures and shadows are created with the stick. After this stage has been completed, he works with watercolor paints applied with brushes. Girard does watercolor paintings on a "special cardboard." Perhaps he meant heavyweight watercolor paper or illustration board. Girard paints more watercolors than oils. He said his technique is different for oil.The paper is 12 1/4" x 17" and the printed area including signature is 9 1/4" x 12 1/2". Please see the attached pictures and item specifications. I have 2 prints available for sale by Girard. Same size and orientation. Both unframed.

Price: 25 USD

Location: Falling Waters, West Virginia

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