1815 - DORNY, BERTRAND (1931–2015) “Forme cassée”—color aquatint etching with embossed print on vellum. Numbered “34/50” in pencil at the lower left, titled “Forme cassée” in the center, and signed “dorny” by hand at the lower right. Image dimensions approx. 40 x 30 cm. Frame, HxW: 70/55 cm. In beautiful, fresh overall condition with vibrant colors and a distinct plate edge; framed with a mat. The graphic works of French artist Bertrand Dorny are characterized by a masterful interplay of tactile quality, geometry, and structure. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Dorny devoted himself intensively to the art of etching and developed a distinctive visual language that combines classical printmaking techniques with relief and collage elements. In this work, *Forme cassée*, geometric planes in bold terracotta, deep blue, and ochre merge into a balanced, abstract composition. A hallmark of Dorny’s work is the strongly defined relief impression: the sharply defined edges stand out in a three-dimensional manner, lending the print an almost sculptural depth. The work captivates with its compelling contrast between the tectonic clarity of the forms and the delicate texture of the aquatint. In good condition for its age, with rich embossing and a full plate margin.