Relais 12 by Edouard Benedictus, 1930

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Plate number 12 from Edouard Benedictus’ “Relais” series of 1930, featuring a bold mustard backdrop and shimmering silver paint throughout … Read more Plate number 12 from Edouard Benedictus’ “Relais” series of 1930, featuring a bold mustard backdrop and shimmering silver paint throughout each of the decorative sections. Using the labor intensive pochoir method, Benedictus paired bold, geometric patterns with novel color schemes and abstracted floral motifs. The floral section of this particular plate is especially complex—each color present here would have been stenciled into place by hand. Edouard Benedictus was a renowned French artist, scientist, designer, and inventor working in the early 20th century. Paris, Éditions Vincent, Fréal et Cie, 1930. Printed by J. Saudé. See less