IN SITU / Texier

* In 2003 Richard Texier, official painter of the navy, went on a nomadic residency for three months at the Cordouan lighthouse. This jewel of maritime architecture nicknamed "the king of lighthouses", whose construction began in the 16th century and listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2021, will be a unique place of creation in the artist's career. Although he devoted most of his time to painting for the preparation of a summer exhibition in Sainte-Palais-Sur-Mer in Charente-Maritime, he also decided to devote himself to the technique of engraving. Varnished copper plates set sail in the backpack of intaglio carver Christian Mameron. On site the duo worked on a series of prints and two rare books. “In-situ” and “the celestial west” by navigator Isabelle Autissier.

In situ, artist's book engraved by Richard Texier.

Volume VI of the “Edge of Words” collection

Original embossed engraving on a background of fax-simile of nautical charts printed in lithography.

Edition of 105 copies.

Colophon signed by the artist.

Accordion-folded work.


Beige embossed canvas box 16 x 14.5 cm.

Year 2003

RLD Workshop / Printer and publisher 2023