Georges Braque " Le Solitaire " Vintage 1959 First Limited Edition Fine Art Pochoir Print French Modernism Hardcover Art Book

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This Georges Braque " Le Solitaire " very rare vintage 1959 first limited edition fine art pochoir print French Modernism … Read more This Georges Braque " Le Solitaire " very rare vintage 1959 first limited edition fine art pochoir print French Modernism hardcover art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with natural cream linen covered boards, color illustration and lettering on front board, and slipcase cardboard protective sleeve is published by XX Siecle Paris for F. Hazan Editeur Paris.

Printed on May 14, 1959 on the presses of Imprimerie Union Paris. The plates were executed by Daniel Jacomet. It features eight original fine art pochoir prints by the artist Georges Braque with accompanied compelling French language text authored bY Andre Verdet in an overview of the life and work of Braque.

Nine hundred copies constitute the original edition - of which three hundred are for F. Hazan, publisher in Paris ; three hundred for A. Zwemmer, publisher in London ; and three hundred for The New York Graphic Society. This book is 55/300 from the edition of 300 for F. Hazan Paris.

This is a rare opportunity for true Braque and French Modernism fans and collectors, as this coveted first limited edition book printed within the artist's lifetime, on watermarked Arches paper, is long out of print and very scarce to find. This book exemplaire : N. 055 is tamped with the edition number on the inside publishers page, and the slipcase protective sleeve is hand numbered 55 in pencil.

Georges Braque ( 1882 - 1963 ) was a major 20th Century French painter, collagist, printmaker, and sculptor. His most important contributions to the history of art were his alliance with Fauvism, and the role he played in the development of Cubism. Closely associated with his colleague Picasso, their respective Cubist works were indistinguishable for many years. Working closely together, thus the invention of The Cubist Style was a joint effort between Braque and Picasso. Artworks by Braque are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

Andre Verdet ( 1913 - 2004 ) was a celebrated French poet, painter, sculptor, musician, and filmmaker. He was a member of The French Resistance, and a Holocaust concentration camp survivor. He wrote books on art, composed exhibition catalogues and collections of his poetry, as well as creating his own artworks in various mediums. After the war he returned to his hometown of Saint-Paul De Vence, in The Cote D'Azur where he met and began to collaborate with many important artists including Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, and Fernand Leger among others.

The rare out of print limited edition hardcover fine art French Modernism art book measures 9 5/8" W X 7 5/8" H X 3/4" D, with 64 pages. It is printed on watermarked Arches paper stock featuring 8 pochoir print illustrations, and a table of the plates.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and some light to moderate wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less