Guy Arnoux (1886-1951) - Le Général Pétain
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Guy Arnoux (1886–1951) created Le Général Pétain – Rempart de Verdun (1916), an original framed expressionist print from France, 53 × 40 cm, in good condition and signed in the plate.
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General Pétain – Bulwark of Verdun (1916)
The Images of France – No. 1
Rare original French propaganda graphics from the First World War, created in 1916 by the French artist Guy Arnoux (1886–1951). The sheet depicts General Philippe Pétain as a symbolic 'Protection Wall of Verdun' and exemplifies the heroic imagery of the war years.
Artist: Guy Arnoux
General Pétain – Bulwark of Verdun
Year: 1916
Series: Les Images de France, No. 1 (Series Start)
Technique: stencil / colored relief printing (line block)
Place of origin: Paris, France
Format (full sheet): approximately 47 × 37 cm
The sheet is not trimmed and retains the original margins with all publisher and series information ('Les Images de France – No. 1'). The signature 'Guy Arnoux' is included in the print.
An identical specimen is part of the collection at the Spencer Museum of Art (USA), highlighting the artistic and contemporary historical significance of this motif. Comparable specimens are extremely rare on the open art market.
state
Original paper with age-related patina. Slight fold marks, waviness, and minor edge tears are present, without affecting the image motif or the inscription. Overall, it is in good, authentic condition for a paper over 100 years old.
Fotos since Teil der Zustandsbeschreibung.
General Pétain – Bulwark of Verdun (1916)
The Images of France – No. 1
Rare original French propaganda graphics from the First World War, created in 1916 by the French artist Guy Arnoux (1886–1951). The sheet depicts General Philippe Pétain as a symbolic 'Protection Wall of Verdun' and exemplifies the heroic imagery of the war years.
Artist: Guy Arnoux
General Pétain – Bulwark of Verdun
Year: 1916
Series: Les Images de France, No. 1 (Series Start)
Technique: stencil / colored relief printing (line block)
Place of origin: Paris, France
Format (full sheet): approximately 47 × 37 cm
The sheet is not trimmed and retains the original margins with all publisher and series information ('Les Images de France – No. 1'). The signature 'Guy Arnoux' is included in the print.
An identical specimen is part of the collection at the Spencer Museum of Art (USA), highlighting the artistic and contemporary historical significance of this motif. Comparable specimens are extremely rare on the open art market.
state
Original paper with age-related patina. Slight fold marks, waviness, and minor edge tears are present, without affecting the image motif or the inscription. Overall, it is in good, authentic condition for a paper over 100 years old.
Fotos since Teil der Zustandsbeschreibung.
Details
Artist
Guy Arnoux (1886-1951)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Le Général Pétain
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1916
Condition
Good condition
Height
53 cm
Width
40 cm
Depiction/Theme
Military and war
Style
Expressionism
Period
1910-1920
Sold with frame
Yes
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