POL BURY DLM No. 209 Cover, 1974

Original double-page lithograph created by Pol Bury for the cover of Derrière le Miroir (DLM) no. 209, published in Paris by the legendary Galerie Maeght. Issued as a folded center spread exactly as intended, this lithograph was produced for the edition titled Sculptures à cordes, celebrating Bury’s playful and experimental approach to movement, rhythm, and visual perception.

Rendered in elegant black linework against a pale background, the composition transforms musical notation into a flowing abstract orchestration of forms. Notes, staffs, curves, and biomorphic shapes drift across the surface in a dynamic visual cadence, reflecting Bury’s fascination with motion and kinetic relationships. The imagery possesses a lyrical spontaneity while maintaining the refined graphic sophistication associated with the celebrated Derrière le Miroir publications.

Founded by Aimé Maeght, Derrière le Miroir remains one of the most important art journals of the postwar period, commissioning original lithographs by many of the twentieth century’s most influential artists including Miró, Chagall, Calder, Giacometti, and Braque. Works produced for DLM are highly sought after today for their originality, exceptional printing quality, and direct connection to the Parisian avant-garde.

Pol Bury, initially associated with Surrealism and later kinetic art, became internationally recognized for sculptures and works that explored subtle movement, time, and viewer interaction. This lithograph captures the same sense of vibration and poetic instability found in his celebrated kinetic constructions, translated here into a beautifully balanced graphic composition.

The central fold line is present as issued, consistent with all authentic examples from the publication. Far from diminishing the work, the fold is an integral part of the original format and publishing history.

A refined and collectible example of postwar European graphic art, appealing to collectors of kinetic art, Derrière le Miroir lithographs, and museum-quality modernist prints from the pre-digital poster era.

Framing available upon request.