ORLAN (born 1947 - Mireille Suzanne Francette Porte, known as). The origin of war. Circa 2012. Color pigment print. On recto, in the margin, numbering 95/120, date and author's signature. On verso, handwritten annotations by the artist in red ink: "Happy birthday my dear Serge. Here is the origin of war, which I hope will make you think of the origin of the world, two sides of humanity, with all my friendship and artist's kiss (signature and date "January 21, 20001222222"). This print is in a cardboard folder with handwritten annotations in red ink: "Bon anniversaire cher Serge". Format with margins approx. 38 x 27 cm. Provenance: Serge François Collection

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