Gaston Darbour, Jeune Fille aux Coquelicots, 1897, Lithograph on Paper

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Gaston darbour (1869-1964)

jeune fille aux coquelicots
(young girl with poppies)

original lithograph from the glorious portfolio "l'estampe moderne", issue … Read more Gaston darbour (1869-1964)

jeune fille aux coquelicots
(young girl with poppies)

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 "gaston darbour", upper left

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

gaston darbour (1869–1941) was a french painter, printmaker, and illustrator who became a notable figure in the art nouveau and symbolist circles of paris. A student of jules lefebvre and benjamin-constant, darbour developed a refined graphic style characterized by elegant linework and a melancholic, often mysterious atmosphere. He is best remembered for his exquisite drypoint etchings and lithographs, which frequently depicted idealized, pensive women. His work for the celebrated publication l'estampe moderne—such as his jeune fille aux coquelicots—solidified his reputation for creating delicate, intimate portraits that captured the ethereal spirit of the fin de siècle.

his works are preserved in several prestigious collections, including: musée d’orsay, paris; the metropolitan museum of art, new york; the british museum, london; national gallery of art, washington, d.c.; bibliothèque nationale de france, paris
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from the text on the tissue paper:

"gaston darbour, l'auteur de multiples figures de femmes si finement voluptueuses, a dessiné pour l'estampe moderne la très suggestive «jeune fille aux coquelicots».
toute de vie exubérante et de charme souriant, elle exprime admirablement la gloire vibrante et audacieuse du rouge."

english translation:

gaston darbour, the creator of many female figures of such refined voluptuousness, has drawn for l'estampe moderne the highly suggestive "young girl with poppies."
brilling with exuberant life and smiling charm, she admirably expresses the vibrant and daring glory of red.
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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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