Royal Ok, MI
Details
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 0.01ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Photography
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Photogravure has some minor yellowing near the edges, but otherwise it is in fine to extra fine condition. The image … morePhotogravure has some minor yellowing near the edges, but otherwise it is in fine to extra fine condition. The image surface is a dull matte finish indicative of the photogravure process & in excellent condition with no scratches, bends or tears. less
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Rare Brassaï Vintage Black & White Photogravure “Le Jardin Exotique, Monaco, c. 1943" (Heliogravure) Print. Left Corner Artist’s Name “Brassaï …
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Rare Brassaï Vintage Black & White Photogravure “Le Jardin Exotique, Monaco, c. 1943" (Heliogravure) Print. Left Corner Artist’s Name “Brassaï - Paris” printed in black outside of image.
Photographer: Brassaï (pseudonym of Gyula Halász, 1899 – 1984) - historically important Hungarian born photographer, sculptor and filmmaker who rose to fame in France. Among his friends and associates were many of the greatest names in art and literary history whom he would photograph throughout his career. Today Brassaï ‘s iconic images of life in France are held in important collections throughout the world.
Title/Subject: “Le Jardin Exotique, Monaco, c.1945"
Date Of Negative: Circa 1945
Type Of Print: Vintage sheet-fed Photogravure/Héliogravure.
Date Of Print: 1947
Engraver/Printmaker: Éditions Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 18 Rue Séguier, Paris 6, France.
Paper: Medium weight, dull matte finish.
Print Origin: France
Image Size: 11.5 x 9 inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
Unmounted:
Print Border: None - full bleed print.
Condition Grade: Fine ++
Certificate Of Authenticity: None
Shipping: MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING.
This image is an authentic (NOT a computer scanned reprint), genuine 1947 photogravure print (also known as héliogravure) from an image by the renowned, Hungarian-born French photographer Brassaï, a major figure in the history of photography, gained international recognition for his pictures of and around Paris, France during the first half of the 20th century. He interacted and was friends with Henry Miller, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alberto Giacometti, Andre Kertesz and several of the prominent writers of his time, including Jean Genet and Henry Michaux. Today Brassaï’s photographs are held in numerous important collections throughout the world. Whether you collect vintage photogravure prints or are simply looking for extraordinary home or business decor, this atmospheric photogravure will frame and display beautifully. less
Royal Ok, MI
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