{"product_id":"suite-of-twelve-aristide-maillol-l-art-d-aimer-lithographs","title":"Suite of Twelve Aristide Maillol L’Art d’Aimer Lithographs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully presented suite of twelve original Aristide Maillol lithographs from the celebrated edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL’Art d’Aimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) by the Roman poet Ovid. Originally created to illustrate Ovid’s timeless classical text, Maillol’s elegant depictions of the female figure are among the artist’s most admired graphic works, embodying the same serene balance and sculptural simplicity that define his celebrated bronzes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the foremost French artists of the twentieth century, Aristide Maillol (1861–1944) revolutionized the representation of the female nude through an aesthetic of quiet monumentality and classical restraint. His drawings and lithographs possess an extraordinary economy of line, reducing the figure to its essential forms while retaining remarkable grace and sensuality. Created for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL’Art d’Aimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these compositions remain among the finest examples of Maillol’s mastery as both sculptor and draftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete suite has been professionally framed in custom Italian giltwood mouldings under museum-quality UV protective glass, allowing each lithograph to be appreciated individually while forming an exceptional gallery installation when displayed together. The restrained palette, classical subject matter, and refined presentation make the collection equally at home in traditional, modern, or museum-inspired interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL’Art d’Aimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e edition, the works represent an enduring intersection of classical literature and twentieth-century French modernism, making them highly desirable for collectors of Maillol, illustrated books, and museum-quality works on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Each lithograph has been professionally framed in custom Italian giltwood frames under museum-quality UV protective glass. Minor age-appropriate toning consistent with the original edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (each framed):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 in. W × 15 in. H (approximately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a complete suite of twelve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46149923700922,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/014465EE-393B-43C2-BE5F-884AD5606B4C.jpg?v=1783869652","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/suite-of-twelve-aristide-maillol-l-art-d-aimer-lithographs","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}