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Lithograph by André François "The Monkey with the Hat"
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Lithograph by André François "The Monkey with a Hat"
Lithograph on wove paper
Signed lower right
Sheet size: 75 x 53.5 cm
Good condition
Considered one of the giants of world illustration, André François (1915-2005) profoundly marked the visual history of the 20th century.
Trained in the school of poster artist Cassandre, this master of line acquired immense renown, particularly in the United States where he was one of the favorite illustrators of the prestigious magazine The New Yorker for over fifty years.
His instantly recognizable style is defined by an economy of means and a graphic freedom that have influenced generations of artists, from Sempé to Saul Steinberg.
In this lithograph, "The Monkey with a Hat," we find his talent for visual metaphor: he uses subtle humor and minimalist elegance to elevate his subject. The artist enjoys a reputation as an "intellectual of drawing," capable of transforming a simple silhouette into a poetic and universal work.
Today, his legacy remains immense, celebrated for his unique ability to blend the technical rigor of advertising posters with the whimsy of Surrealism.
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ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight75 cmWidth54 cm
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Private sellerClichy, FranceOn Whoppah since December 2025 • 3 sales