French Print by Jean-Jacques Waltz (Hansi), C. 1913

Description

Antique French print of drawing by Jean-Jacques Waltz (Hansi) (1873 - 1951). Originally printed in a book titled Mon Village, … more Antique French print of drawing by Jean-Jacques Waltz (Hansi) (1873 - 1951). Originally printed in a book titled Mon Village, first published in 1913. The print depicts people celebrating at a fete on Bastille day in the town of Nancy, France.

The print by sight measures 11.5 x 8.6. Nicely matted and framed in black metal. The matting is cut to preserve Nancy and Nancy lower center.


Jean-Jacques Walz (Hansi), affectionately known as Oncle Hansi, was born in Colmar France in the Alsace region. The region at that time was under German rule until 1918. In his career as writer and artist, he became closely associated with the Alsace region where he became known as a pro-French Alsatian. Hansi was imprisoned by Germans and was badly injured by the Gestapo because of his satirical work making fun of German military and professors. Today he is a well loved artist and part of common Alsace folklore. less