Henri Color, Figure, Original Etching, Early 20th Century

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Figure is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the 20th Century by the French artist Henri … Read more Figure is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the 20th Century by the French artist Henri Farge (1884-1970). Original etching on ivory paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist on the lower right corner: Henri Farge. In pencil on the lower left corner: Epreuve d'artiste. Excellent condition. Image Dimensions: 21.5 x 12.5 cm. The chiaroscuro creates magical shadows all over the surface and the trunks of the trees create a great verticality. Henri Farge (Paris, 1884 - 1970). He worked as a painter, engraver, and illustrator depicting figure and genre scenes. Farge studied for five years in Venice and Rome. In Paris, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, where he won a silver medal in 1966. He also illustrated books by Claude Farrere, including L'Homme qui assassina (The Man Who Killed), Devambez (1926), and Pierre Loti. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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