Jean Solombre, ile, 1986

This artwork titled “Ile” 1986 is an original color etching with aquatint on Arches paper by French artist Jean Solombre, 1948-2005. It is hand signed, dated, titled and numbered 50/145 in pencil by the artist. The image (plate mark) size is 12.25 x 16.25 inches, sheet size is 19.65 x 26 inches. It is in excellent condition, has never been framed.

About the artist:

Jean Solombre was born in Paris France in 1948. Solombre is an internationally respected painter, engraver, and writer. Tapestries created from images of Solombre paintings are woven at the atelier Aubsson, in France. The first Solombre fiber art created at Aubsson, was produced in 1979. Solombre, among the finest artists in France, was first acclaimed as printmaker, best known for his handsome richly textured and technically exquisite aquatint engravings which he presented with descriptive original poetry. Solombre’s work has been shown in premiere art exhibitions Since 1970 including: The Great and Young of Today, at the Museum of Grand Palais, Paris; The Print Biennial at the Museum Galleria, Paris; and The International Art Fair in Paris, Basel, Dusseldorf, Washington, and New York. Solombre’s printmaking intaglio technique masterfully combines the techniques of acquatint and engraving. These combination works, watercolor paintings, and oil paintings on canvas have been shown in prestigious solo exhibitions at: Jean-Marie Cupillard’s la Bijougalerie in Grenoble, La Torte Gallery, Paris; Lahumiere, Paris; L’Empreinte Gallery, Strasbourg; Gallery Oliveier, Lille; Hohenloher Foundation, Langenburg West Germany; Gallery L’Angle Aigu, Bruxelles, Belgium; Gallery 410, New York USA; Frances Aronson Gallery, Atlanta Georgia USA; and the International Art Exhibition in New York, USA. “Solombre uses a mixed technique of etching and aquatint, an exacting labour cultivating the nuance, which leads to a simplification inscription, in filigree. Solombre’s visual images invite poetic interpretation. The images, represent introspective reflections through which Solombre intends to evoke “dream states”, the heart of works by classical surrealist style artists. However, Solombre’s art, differs from traditional surrealist.Continue Reading