{"product_id":"bengt-lindstrom-the-breath-of-air-original-lithograph-hand-signed-1970s","title":"Bengt Lindström - The Breath of Air (Original lithograph, hand-signed, 1970s)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 22px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 8px; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Authenticity --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; background: #b88a1c; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOriginal Lithograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Artist --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #111;\"\u003eBengt Lindström\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: #777; font-style: italic;\"\u003eSwedish, 1925–2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.35; color: #111;\"\u003eThe Breath of Air\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eCirca 1970s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-size: 12px; color: #999; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #aa9f50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Artist's Proof — E.A. II\/X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Rarity Accent Box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #b88a1c; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b88a1c; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eEdition Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #111; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eArtist's Proof (E.A. II\/X)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444; text-align: justify;\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eÉpreuve d'Artiste (Artist's Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e designated \u003cstrong\u003eE.A. II\/X\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced outside the main edition. Printed on heavy Arches wove paper, explosion of fiery red, sunny yellow, and vibrant emerald green tones. Hand-signed and designated in \u003cstrong\u003egraphite pencil\u003c\/strong\u003e directly over the rich printed ink surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technical Information --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.9 × 21.7 in (76 × 55 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Color Lithograph on Fine Arches Wove Paper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Artist's Proof (E.A. II\/X from an edition of 10 APs)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent original condition. Intensely saturated, vivid lithographic inks with remarkable brilliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u0026amp; Annotations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed by the artist in graphite pencil in the lower right; marked \u003cem\u003eE.A. II\/X\u003c\/em\u003e in graphite pencil in the lower left. Inscribed on reverse in pencil with title \u003cem\u003eTHE BREATH OF AIR\u003c\/em\u003e and archive reference \u003cem\u003e228.L. 76\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Breath of Air\u003c\/em\u003e, Bengt Lindström channels elemental forces and Nordic mythology through sweeping gesture and primordial form. Dynamic brushstrokes of crimson red, emerald green, and golden yellow swirl around expressive black outlines, capturing the invisible power of wind and life force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflecting the raw energy of the CoBrA Movement, this rare artist's proof is an outstanding example of Lindström’s mastery of color and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\nHand-signed, numbered, and archive-annotated by Bengt Lindström, guaranteeing complete authenticity and premium value for fine print collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bengt Lindström","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52781980188983,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/8884\/5879\/files\/photo_2026-08-03_02-19-35.jpg?v=1785738174","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.gallery\/zh\/products\/bengt-lindstrom-the-breath-of-air-original-lithograph-hand-signed-1970s","provider":"Hedonism Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}