1951 After Henri Rousseau, "Waterfall" Original Parisian Photogravure

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A rare First Edition photogravure, full-color print, of painting "La Cascade" (Waterfall, 1910 ), by Henri Rousseau from first limited … Read more A rare First Edition photogravure, full-color print, of painting "La Cascade" (Waterfall, 1910 ), by Henri Rousseau from first limited edition folio, published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1951. Signed in the print at the lower right corner: "Henri Rousseau 1910". Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Numbered. Name of the artist and information about original painting will be found by lifting the plate. First Limited Edition. Excellent condition - minor age wear on the the board, never framed.

Overall 14.75"W x 10.75"H
Image 10.10"W x 8"H

On the subject of the editor: Les Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialized itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. See less