1951 After Henri Rousseau "La Famille", First Edition Parisian Full-Color Print

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A rare excellent vintage First Edition full-color print of painting "La Famille" (The Family, 1896), by Henri Rousseau. Comes from … Read more A rare excellent vintage First Edition full-color print of painting "La Famille" (The Family, 1896), by Henri Rousseau. Comes from a rare First Limited Edition art folio of the artist, published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1951. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Numbered. Information regarding the original painting will be found by lifting the piece. Excellent condition - minor age wear on the the board, never framed.

Overall 10.75"W x 14.75"H
Image 8.25"W x 11"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