E. T ériade; Fernand L eger - Fernand Leger - 1928
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Fernand Léger, in the quarto volume IV of the series I Grandi Pittori di Oggi, published by Editions Cahiers d'Art in Paris in 1928, is a French-language, illustrated, first edition paper cover edition of 26 pages, in good condition; a rare, limited edition of 800 numbered copies with several paper stocks and original engravings.
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Editor: Editions Chiers d’art, Paris 1928
FERNAND LÉGER – The Great Painters of Today (volume IV)
Fourth volume of the prestigious series The Great Painters of Today, entirely devoted to Fernand Léger, a central figure of modern art and cubism. The volume presents an analysis of the artist’s work accompanied by reproductions and critical contributions that highlight his stylistic evolution and importance in the 20th-century art world.
The edition was printed in only 800 numbered copies, divided into several printings on fine papers:
* 5 copies on imperial Japanese paper with a gouache and an original etching, numbered from I to V
* 7 copies on imperial Japanese paper with a drawing and an original etching, numbered from 6 to 12
* 40 copies on Holland Van Gelder with an original etching, numbered from 13 to 52
* 748 copies on vélin de Torpes, numbered from 53 to 800
Copy no. 303
Pages: 27
Rare collectible volume, part of a limited edition, particularly sought after for its editorial quality and the presence of original etchings. Ideal for collectors and libraries specializing in modern art and the avant-gardes of the 20th century.
Editor: Editions Chiers d’art, Paris 1928
FERNAND LÉGER – The Great Painters of Today (volume IV)
Fourth volume of the prestigious series The Great Painters of Today, entirely devoted to Fernand Léger, a central figure of modern art and cubism. The volume presents an analysis of the artist’s work accompanied by reproductions and critical contributions that highlight his stylistic evolution and importance in the 20th-century art world.
The edition was printed in only 800 numbered copies, divided into several printings on fine papers:
* 5 copies on imperial Japanese paper with a gouache and an original etching, numbered from I to V
* 7 copies on imperial Japanese paper with a drawing and an original etching, numbered from 6 to 12
* 40 copies on Holland Van Gelder with an original etching, numbered from 13 to 52
* 748 copies on vélin de Torpes, numbered from 53 to 800
Copy no. 303
Pages: 27
Rare collectible volume, part of a limited edition, particularly sought after for its editorial quality and the presence of original etchings. Ideal for collectors and libraries specializing in modern art and the avant-gardes of the 20th century.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Art
Book title
Fernand Leger
Author/ Illustrator
E. T ériade; Fernand L eger
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1928
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Editions Cahiers d'Art
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
26
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