Raymond Moretti (1931-2005) Moïse bleu, chromolithograph, signed, total edition pf 149 ex + a few AE Size: 65 x 50 cm Hand-signed in pencil by the artist. Numbered EA in pencil Very good condition Packaged in a large 15 cm diameter tube for protection. Tracked international shipping / registered mail in France A truly exceptional work. Powerful and majestic. Raymond Moretti is certainly one of the most gifted and greatest French painters and sculptors of the 20th century. An instinctive portraitist, he illustrated many books, posters and magazine covers (Revue Littéraire, Pilote, etc.) and left monumental paintings throughout France. He illustrated more than 30 French postal stamps. Friend of Picasso and Cocteau, his work is unmistakable. Full of astounding energy, confidence, dexterity and vitality. Great Master of colour, each of his works radiates a breathtaking beauty and rightness.