In the 1950s, the architect Le Corbusier signed an autograph.
Le Corbusier's autograph for an admirer (loose page from the book "Le Corbusier, dessins"). The first word was not deciphered.
A leaf.
In French.
13 cm x 18.5 cm.
1955, no information about the location.
Good average state of preservation.
Unique piece.
Le Corbusier was a renowned Franco-Swiss architect, urban planner, painter, and theorist of the 20th century. Known for his innovations in the fields of architecture and design, he was one of the pioneers of the modernist movement. Le Corbusier believed in the functionality of spaces and the need to adapt them to the needs of modern life. His iconic projects include the Villa Savoye in France and the urban plan for Chandigarh in India. In addition to his architectural contributions, he also produced a vast body of written and graphic work, influencing generations of architects and urban planners around the world.
Le Corbusier had a significant relationship with Brazil, where he influenced numerous architectural projects. In 1936, he was invited by Lúcio Costa and other Brazilian architects to contribute to the design of the Ministry of Education and Health in Rio de Janeiro. Although he proposed two designs, the main ideas were adapted by the Brazilian team, resulting in a building that incorporates Corbusian concepts such as pilotis, brise-soleil, and the open plan. Furthermore, Le Corbusier participated in the design of the Maison du Brésil in Paris, a residential building for Brazilian students, which opened in 1959. His involvement with Brazilian architects such as Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa helped shape modernist architecture in the country.
This autograph by Le Corbusier is a piece of interest for collectors and architecture enthusiasts who want to protect and pass on a piece of the history of architectural modernism.
