In the 1950s, the architect Le Corbusier signs an autograph.
Le Corbusier's autograph to an admirer (loose sheet from the book “Le Corbusier, dessins”). The first word has not been deciphered.
A leaf.
In French.
13 cm x 18.5 cm.
1955, no location information.
Good conservation medium.
Unique piece.
Le Corbusier was a renowned French-Swiss architect, urban planner, painter and theorist of the 20th century. Known for his innovations in architecture and design, he was a pioneer 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 Chandigarh urban plan 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 several 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 incorporated Corbusian concepts such as pilotis, brise-soleil, and the open plan. In addition, 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 transmit a piece of the history of architectural modernism.
