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This is a genuine 88 year old, hand coloured and signed pochoir print from Modes et Manieres d'Aujord'Hui (1914 edition, Plate V), which was one of the most exclusive "lifestyle" publications to emerge from Paris (1912 to 1922). Its audience was the very wealthy. Existing copies are quite rare and highly collectible because of an annual edition size of only 300. This edition was entirely illustrated by Barbier. Note the beginnings of classic art deco geometry in the bold lines, the stylized tree, the quiver and bow (where even the string is eliminated for purity of expression). Each image in this famous series is on fine Japan paper, echoing the uncompromising elegance of the period.
H.10.75in. X W.7.0in.; H.27.3cm. X W.17.8cm. |
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