Guillaume Corneille (1922–2010)Vol d’oiseau au dessus du Beffroi d’Amsterdam (Bird's-Eye View Above the Belfry of Amsterdam)
Year: 1993 Medium: Color Screenprint / Serigraph
Edition: Hand-signed and numbered 216/250 in pencil (top left)
Description This striking screenprint by CoBrA movement co-founder Guillaume Corneille perfectly captures the artist’s signature post-war expressionist lyricism. Created in 1993, Vol d’oiseau au dessus du Beffroi d’Amsterdam presents a vibrant, whimsical homage to the city of Amsterdam. The composition features a massive, majestic blue bird soaring high above the city’s historic belfry tower. Executed against a radiant sunshine-yellow background, the scene is framed by stylized pink clouds and the bold tricolor of the Dutch flag, anchoring the artwork to Corneille’s roots.
Artistic Context: From the late 1960s onward, Corneille's work transitioned into a deeply poetic, figurative style. This piece highlights his lifelong obsession with nature, myth, and freedom, uniquely using the bird as a joyful messenger of untamed liberty. The rich textures and intense primary color palette are characteristic of his celebrated late-period graphic oeuvre.
Framing & Preservation The artwork is professionally custom-framed to the highest standards, fully adhering to the rigorous Fine Art Trade Guild guidelines to ensure long-term preservation. It has been museum-grade acid-free conserved using premium reversible materials that protect the paper from degradation
.The frame is fitted with high-fidelity Artglass, offering exceptional anti-reflective properties and advanced UV protection. This ensures maximum visual clarity while safeguarding the intense colors of the print against fading from light exposure.
The print is presented in an elegant gold-toned frame with a deep burgundy museum mat.
Certified Art by the Corneille foundation Brussel.
Dimensions Litho 70×50cm, Framed approx 80×60cm.
Guillaume Corneille (1922–2010)Vol d’oiseau au dessus du Beffroi d’Amsterdam (Bird's-Eye View Above the Belfry of Amsterdam)
Year: 1993 Medium: Color Screenprint / Serigraph
Edition: Hand-signed and numbered 216/250 in pencil (top left)
Description This striking screenprint by CoBrA movement co-founder Guillaume Corneille perfectly captures the artist’s signature post-war expressionist lyricism. Created in 1993, Vol d’oiseau au dessus du Beffroi d’Amsterdam presents a vibrant, whimsical homage to the city of Amsterdam. The composition features a massive, majestic blue bird soaring high above the city’s historic belfry tower. Executed against a radiant sunshine-yellow background, the scene is framed by stylized pink clouds and the bold tricolor of the Dutch flag, anchoring the artwork to Corneille’s roots.
Artistic Context: From the late 1960s onward, Corneille's work transitioned into a deeply poetic, figurative style. This piece highlights his lifelong obsession with nature, myth, and freedom, uniquely using the bird as a joyful messenger of untamed liberty. The rich textures and intense primary color palette are characteristic of his celebrated late-period graphic oeuvre.
Framing & Preservation The artwork is professionally custom-framed to the highest standards, fully adhering to the rigorous Fine Art Trade Guild guidelines to ensure long-term preservation. It has been museum-grade acid-free conserved using premium reversible materials that protect the paper from degradation
.The frame is fitted with high-fidelity Artglass, offering exceptional anti-reflective properties and advanced UV protection. This ensures maximum visual clarity while safeguarding the intense colors of the print against fading from light exposure.
The print is presented in an elegant gold-toned frame with a deep burgundy museum mat.
Certified Art by the Corneille foundation Brussel.
Dimensions Litho 70×50cm, Framed approx 80×60cm.