Bernard Buffet: Le Pont Neuf

Colored lithograph on paper. 1969.

Bernard Buffet. France. 1928-1999. 

A 1969 Bernard Buffet colored lithograph of Le Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, France. 

Buffet's breadth of work includes his signature style with deep-line work focused on size and scale. The intensity of the artist's strokes informs simplicity and structure. 

This artwork has been stored in an archival environment since acquisition. In 2024, the frederic gallery framed this piece in-house in high quality, archival materials, and crafted wood frame.

Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) was a French painter and printmaker renowned for his distinctive expressionist style, characterized by bold, deliberate line work and a masterful command of scale and composition. His work bridges figuration and abstraction, creating pieces that are both structurally precise and emotionally resonant. This 1969 colored lithograph captures Le Pont Neuf, one of Paris's most iconic bridges, rendered in Buffet's signature aesthetic. The composition emphasizes architectural geometry through his characteristic deep-line technique, transforming the familiar landmark into a study of form, shadow, and spatial depth. The lithographic process allows for rich color saturation and tonal variation, showcasing the artist's technical precision. Buffet's prolific career spanned painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with his work held in major museums and private collections worldwide. His prints remain highly sought after for their graphic power and historical significance in post-war European art.