Charles Lucien Léandre, Noel, 1897, Lithograph on Paper

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Charles lucien léandre (1862-1934)

noel
(christmas)

original lithograph from the glorious portfolio "l'estampe moderne", issue #4 (august 1897)

on wove … Read more Charles lucien léandre (1862-1934)

noel
(christmas)

original lithograph from the glorious portfolio "l'estampe moderne", issue #4 (august 1897)

on wove paper

year: 1897

size (sheet): 405 x 305 mm

signed on the plate "c. Léandre 97", lower right

blind stamp of the publisher, lower right

excellent condition: minor signs of age and handling
full margins (not cropped, not trimmed)
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about the collection (l'estampe moderne)

l'estampe moderne appeared in 1897-1899 as a series of 24 monthly fascicles, each containing 4 original lithographs, printed by parisian imprimerie champenois. Many accomplished european art nouveau painters contributed works to this publication, which contained only original prints invented and produced especially for this collection. The publication was edited by charles masson and h. Piazza. Each issue came in a paper cover bearing an original lithograph by alphonse mucha.
each lithograph was accompanied by a tissue containing the details (title of the artwork, name of the artist, etc.) and a short text by a well-known author who inspired the artist.
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the artist

charles lucien léandre (1862–1934) was a celebrated french illustrator, caricaturist, and painter who perfectly captured the spirit of the belle époque. While he was a highly skilled academic painter, he gained immense fame for his work in satirical journals like le rire and l'assiette au beurre. His style is defined by a remarkable versatility: he could pivot from biting, exaggerated social caricatures to soft, ethereal lithographs of idealized women.

léandre’s draftsmanship was characterized by a fluid, expressive line and a mastery of pastel and lithography. In his more serious work, he embraced a symbolist and art nouveau aesthetic, often focusing on the grace and psychological depth of his subjects. Whether he was mocking the political elite with sharp wit or depicting a romantic, dreamlike scene, his work always maintained a sense of structural elegance and refined observation, making him one of the most beloved graphic artists of his era.
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from the text on the tissue paper:

"sous le ciel gris d'hiver, à travers la campagne ouatée de neige, les gens s'acheminent vers la petite église dont la cloche qui tinte rappelle aux fidèles la naissance du sauveur. Et tous vont, jeunes et vieux, pauvres et riches, l'aïeule en deuil qui se souvient du passé, l'enfant qui rit à l'avenir, et ceux qui vivent dans le recueillement des monastères et ceux qui vont errant à travers les routes de la vie\."

english translation:

under the gray winter sky, across a countryside muffled in snow, people make their way toward the small church whose tolling bell reminds the faithful of the savior's birth. And they all go—young and old, poor and rich—the mourning grandmother remembering the past, the child laughing at the future, those who live in the quiet contemplation of monasteries, and those who wander along the roads of life\.
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important:

. The listing is for the original print, in the above mentioned excellent condition.
. The original tissue paper introduction will be given to the buyer as a gift
. The cover by mucha and the edition (back of the cover) are shown as a reference and proof of authenticity and edition this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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