Plate with stylized bird design, signed J.Lurçat Sant Vicens.
Mainly known for his tapestry work, Jean Lurçat also expressed his talent in a wide variety of fields, including painting, drawing, watercolor, stained glass, mosaics, poetry and ceramics. Influenced by many movements, Lurçat is essentially a symbolist. His works feature recurring symbols such as the rooster, heralding the dawn, and the sun, symbolizing life....