Original Lithograph
Bengt Lindström
Swedish, 1925–2008
Mother & Child
Circa 1970s
Rare Artist's Proof — E.A. II/X
Edition Note
Artist's Proof (E.A. II/X)
An exceptionally rare Épreuve d'Artiste (Artist's Proof) designated E.A. II/X, produced outside the main edition. Printed on heavy Arches wove paper, featuring deep ultramarine blues, fiery reds, and expressive golden-yellow accents. Hand-signed and numbered directly over the rich printed background in white pencil.
Sheet Size: 29.5 × 21.7 in (75 × 55 cm)
Medium: Original Color Lithograph on Fine Arches Wove Paper
Rarity: Rare Artist's Proof (E.A. II/X from an edition of 10 APs)
Condition: Excellent original condition. The lithographic inks remain intensely saturated, vibrant, and fresh.
Signature & Annotations: Hand-signed by the artist in white pencil in the lower right; marked E.A. II/X in white pencil in the lower left. Title Mother & Child inscribed in pencil on the reverse.
In Mother & Child, Bengt Lindström interprets a timeless art-historical motif through his signature Nordic expressionist lens. Two totem-like faces emerge from intense fields of cobalt blue, crimson, and ochre, evoking primal mythologies and raw psychological connection.
Grounded in the energetic ethos of the CoBrA movement, this rare proof is a compelling example of Lindström's graphic force and emotive colorwork.
Hand-signed and designated in white pencil by Bengt Lindström, guaranteeing complete authenticity and notable collector value.
