Original Lithograph, hand-signed
Bengt Lindström
Swedish, 1925–2008
Giant - Épreuve d'Artiste II/X
Circa 1970s
An Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA) Run of Only 10 Copies
This pristine impression comes directly from Bengt Lindström's highly exclusive, ultra-limited Épreuve d'Artiste (EA) run. Distinct from standard commercial editions, this elite artist's proof is strictly limited to an exceptional global run of only 10 copies worldwide, representing an absolute peak of scarcity and investment-grade modern heritage.
Sheet Size: 30.3 × 22.4 in (77 × 57 cm)
Medium: Original Lithograph on Fine Arches Paper
Rarity: Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA II/X aside from the main edition)
Condition: Pristine / Excellent condition. The pigments remain extraordinarily vibrant, fresh, and perfectly preserved.
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in graphite pencil in the lower right margin
Deeply tied to the raw, primal aesthetics of the CoBrA movement and Scandinavian mythology, Giant features a monumental, mask-like head that dominates the page. The figure is defined by a massive, sweeping yellow outline tracing the skull, framing hypnotic swirling eyes in cobalt blue and a bold red mouth.
The contrast between the radiant yellow palette and the intense primary tones gives the composition an extraordinary theatrical power. Lindström’s energetic brushstrokes channel the ancient jötnar (giants) and shamanic deities of Nordic folklore onto paper with overwhelming physical presence.
The lower margin bears the artist's handwritten edition notation E.A. II/X in pencil over the red color layer on the left, and the original pencil hand-signature on the right, cementing its authenticity and direct connection to the master's hand.
