Fernand Toupin– “Îles-neige” 1975 Embossed Print – Limited Edition

 signed and dated Claude Tousignant (1924–2009) embossed print titled Îles-neige (Snow Islands), created in 1975. Numbered 24/40 in pencil, this limited-edition artwork exemplifies Tousignant’s role as a leading figure in Québec’s modernist art movement and a founder of the Plasticiens group. Known for his geometric abstraction and bold experimentation, Tousignant here explores texture and relief in paper art, creating a striking, tactile visual experience.

• Artist: Claude Tousignant (Canadian, 1924–2009)

• Title: Îles-neige (Snow Islands)

• Year: 1975

• Medium: Embossed print on paper (gaufrage)

• Edition: 24/40 (Limited Edition of 40)

• Signature: Signed & dated in pencil by the artist, lower right

• Dimensions: Length: 12 in. x Height: 14.5 in. ( Outer Frame )_ 

• Condition: Very good; some frame glare in photo but no visible damage to artwork

Provenance & Importance:
Tousignant’s works are held in major Canadian museums and have sold at leading auction houses including Heffel, BYDealers, and Waddington’s. While his large-scale paintings can sell for six figures, his 1970s embossed editions remain a more accessible entry point for collectors of Canadian modern artAn original limited edition embossed print titled Îles-neige by renowned Quebec abstract artist Fernand Toupin (1930–2009), created in 1975. A founding member of the influential Les Plasticiens movement, Toupin is celebrated for his richly textured works inspired by the landscapes and snow-covered terrain of Quebec. This collectible print showcases his signature embossed technique, adding depth and sculptural presence. A desirable acquisition for collectors of Canadian modern art and Quebec abstraction. �
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Original 1975 limited edition embossed print
Titled Îles-neige
By Fernand Toupin (1930–2009
HS Tariff Code
9702.00.00 – Original Prints, Engravings and Lithographs
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Original 1975 Fernand Toupin Îles-neige limited edition embossed print. A collectible work by the celebrated Quebec abstract artist and founding member of Les Plasticiens