Yseult Riopelle, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Catalogue raisonné of prints, Hibou Éditeurs, Montréal, 2005, p. 225, reproduced under reference 1972.18EST.LI

Printer: Imprimerie ARTE Adrien Maeght
Publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris

Public collections: BNQ, 6/30 and H.C.; MBAM, 10/30; USQ, 19/30; MNBA, 24/30

Exhibitions:
– 1972 Riopelle, Ficelles et autres jeux, Musée d’art moderne, Paris, cat., texts by Noël Lajoie and Pierre Schneider
– 1991 Riopelle, Works 1966–1977, Château du Roi René, Tarascon, cat. p. 10
– 2005–2006 Jean Paul Riopelle. Endless Impressions, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, cat. no. 64

Bibliography:
– Lithographs, etchings, Derrière le miroir, posters, books, Maeght Éditeur, supplement 1973, p. 111

In 1972, he created the series called Les Suites. These are 17 large lithographs in white and black on Arches paper. These 160 x 117 cm prints were the largest ever made in Europe at the time.

The HC is the inscription on the lithographic works of Jean-Paul Riopelle meaning non-commercial ( hors commerce). The prints of Jean-Paul Riopelle were, for the great majority, published on a number of 75. However, a few more were created and not intended for sale. These non-commercial works were intended to be offered to collaborators of his edition. These collaborators could be master engravers or people close to the artist’s entourage.

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