Product description
The stark, angular linework of mid-century French expressionism defines This print, featuring a classic red MG 37 parked by a coastal road. The composition is characterized by sharp, black ink outlines and a textured, cross-hatched yellow foreground that contrasts with the blue horizon. Bold typography anchors the piece, referencing a 1985 exhibition at the Galerie Maurice Garnier in Paris.
This piece evokes the golden age of European motoring, where the car was more than a vehicle; it was a symbol of freedom and avant-garde style. The scratchy, nervous lines typical of Buffet’s work provide a sense of movement and raw energy, turning a static object into a statement of mid-century modern aesthetic. It carries a heavy sense of nostalgia for the French Riviera and the chic, leisurely pace of 1980s gallery culture.
The subject sits squarely within modern art prints, close in spirit to exhibition posters.
Product details
- Product: L'Automobile Bernard Buffet 1985 Vintage Red Car Art Print
- Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
- Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
- Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
- Orientation: Portrait
- Dominant palette: Blue, Red
- Suggested placement: Living Room
- Frame: Not included
Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.
MerchFuse curator note
For L'Automobile Bernard Buffet 1985 Vintage Red Car Art Print, the portrait vintage and mid-century art print and blue, red palette create a clear focal point for living room displays. Pair it with works from the same artist, movement, or palette for a more coherent gallery wall.
What You’re Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
MerchFuse prints are designed for collectors and home styling: crisp artwork, archival-feel paper, careful quality checks and secure packaging.
Paper Quality
200 GSM matte stock
Heavyweight fine-art-style matte paper with a smooth, low-glare finish that feels substantial and displays beautifully under frames.
Ink & Longevity
Archival print clarity
Produced with professional print processes for rich color, clean edges and long-lasting indoor display quality.
Packaging
Protected for transit
Each order is packed flat or rolled depending on size, using protective mailers or tubes so the print arrives safely.
Before You Order
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After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
A clean tube-to-wall setup: let the print relax, choose a standard frame, then style it as a hero piece or part of a gallery wall.
- Unroll & relaxLay the print face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing.
- Pick a standard frameMatch the selected print dimensions to a frame sold in your region; use a mat or custom frame when local standards differ.
- Hang away from moistureAvoid bathrooms, direct sunlight and damp areas for the longest-lasting display.
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