Pierre-Marie Brisson — ‘Itinéraire’, Original Carborundum Etching, 1985

An original, signed and numbered carborundum etching by French contemporary artist Pierre-Marie Brisson (b. 1955), combining richly textured surfaces, extensive embossing and enigmatic architectural forms.

Created in 1985, Itinéraire reflects Brisson’s enduring fascination with archaeology, ancient civilisations and Etruscan art. Its earth-coloured surfaces, geometric divisions and restrained interventions of red, blue, white and black evoke the appearance of an excavated architectural fragment.

Brisson began developing his carborundum printmaking techniques at Atelier Pasnic, Paris, in 1979. This work dates from an important period in his developing international career, coinciding with his first solo exhibition at Franklin Bowles Gallery in San Francisco.

Printed on substantial handmade Moulin de Larroque paper, the work possesses an almost sculptural physicality. Its deeply impressed forms, visible fibres and pronounced deckled edges make the paper itself an integral part of the composition.

This impression is signed and numbered 18/75. Previously framed by The Railings Gallery in Marylebone, London, it has recently been professionally remounted, retaining its vintage metallic frame and incorporating new conservation-quality materials and AR-70 anti-reflective glazing.

Artist: Pierre-Marie Brisson (French, b. 1955)
Title: Itinéraire
Date: 1985
Medium: Original carborundum etching in colours with extensive embossing
Paper: Handmade Moulin de Larroque
Printer: Atelier Pasnic, Paris
Edition: 18/75
Signature: Signed in pencil
Sheet dimensions: Approx. 69 × 49.5 cm
Framed dimensions: Approx. 85.5 × 69 cm

Presentation: Vintage metallic frame, new acid-free mount and backing board, AR-70 anti-reflective glazing

Condition: Artwork presents very well. Very faint localised discolouration previously observed on the retained supporting card. Minor age-related frame wear, including one small imperfection.