Signed lithograph with dedication printed on Japanes paper. Printed by Mourlot.

The piece i stitled ‘Clairiére á Ceylan 2’ which translates to ‘Clearing at Ceylan’ - Ceylan is the previous name of the island that today is known as Sri Lanka.

Bernard Cathelin was a French painter and lithographer celebrated for his richly textured, color-saturated works that blend modern abstraction with poetic simplicity. A member of the School of Paris, Cathelin developed a distinctive style characterized by bold blocks of color, flattened forms, and a lyrical approach to composition. Cathelin's artistic style is often associated with figurative and colorful expressionism.

His art included oil paintings, lithographs, and tapestries, often depicting still lifes, floral arrangements, landscapes, and portraits of women. His work is renowned for its thick palette knife applications and vibrant color palettes, creating stylized abstractions that evoke emotional depth. Recurring motifs include the landscapes of the Drôme region in France, where his mother originated, as well as scenes inspired by his travels to Mexico, Japan, Russia, and other countries.

The piece is framed with an antique lacquered dark blue frame with a hand silver inner edge and with light passepartout on a rosy background.

H 46 x W 57 cm.