Lucien Jonas (1880–1947) - La procession
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La Procession is an original 1919 gravure by Lucien Jonas, depicting a patriotic procession in northern France, printed in France by Georges Hourriez, in a limited edition, on vellum paper, 55 x 35 cm sheet (image 23 x 20 cm), signed in the plate and dated with a handwritten dedication, in very good condition.
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Artist of the original work: Lucien Jonas (1880–1947), signed on the plate.
Engraver / Publisher: Georges Hourriez (1878–1953).
The Procession / Commemorative or patriotic march (Northern France)
Technique: Original engraving (burin / etching) on vellum paper.
Date / Era: 1919 (dated by the engraver).
Dimensions: plate/cuvette cut : 23 x 20 cm
overall sheet size : 55 x 35 cm.
Signed and dated on the plate bottom right: L. Jonas / G. Hourriez (with the engraving year indicated).
Autograph manuscript dedication in pencil under the cuvette: “To my old comrade Lucien Jonas — G. Hourriez 1919”.
Provenance: Artist Georges Hourriez’s studio fund (direct family succession).
Superb and rare artist’s proof of an interpretation engraving of remarkable execution finesse, characteristic of the technical virtuosity of Georges Hourriez, master engraver of stamps and banknotes.
The scene, powerful and highly expressive, was originally sketched by Lucien Jonas, famous war painter and meticulous chronicler of popular and patriotic life in Northern France. It depicts an official parade or procession emerging from World War I (likely 1919). One can distinguish a solemn crowd consisting of top-hatted dignitaries bearing medals, flag-bearers, local popular figures, and children in the foreground carrying flowers.
This lot is distinguished by its autograph signed and dated 1919 by Georges Hourriez to his great friend (“old comrade”) Lucien Jonas. This intimate proof, kept in the engraver’s studio back room, materializes the collaboration and close artistic complicity linking the two men, both from or closely connected to the academic artistic circles of the same era.
Condition Report
Overall condition: Very good for an print of its age.
Details: Inked impression retains excellent freshness; the contrasts between blacks and whites are well preserved. Light foxing and tiny natural undulations of the paper in the wide white margins, entirely outside the illustration and in no way affecting the print quality or the readability of the handwritten dedication.
Piece never framed, kept away from light.
Artist of the original work: Lucien Jonas (1880–1947), signed on the plate.
Engraver / Publisher: Georges Hourriez (1878–1953).
The Procession / Commemorative or patriotic march (Northern France)
Technique: Original engraving (burin / etching) on vellum paper.
Date / Era: 1919 (dated by the engraver).
Dimensions: plate/cuvette cut : 23 x 20 cm
overall sheet size : 55 x 35 cm.
Signed and dated on the plate bottom right: L. Jonas / G. Hourriez (with the engraving year indicated).
Autograph manuscript dedication in pencil under the cuvette: “To my old comrade Lucien Jonas — G. Hourriez 1919”.
Provenance: Artist Georges Hourriez’s studio fund (direct family succession).
Superb and rare artist’s proof of an interpretation engraving of remarkable execution finesse, characteristic of the technical virtuosity of Georges Hourriez, master engraver of stamps and banknotes.
The scene, powerful and highly expressive, was originally sketched by Lucien Jonas, famous war painter and meticulous chronicler of popular and patriotic life in Northern France. It depicts an official parade or procession emerging from World War I (likely 1919). One can distinguish a solemn crowd consisting of top-hatted dignitaries bearing medals, flag-bearers, local popular figures, and children in the foreground carrying flowers.
This lot is distinguished by its autograph signed and dated 1919 by Georges Hourriez to his great friend (“old comrade”) Lucien Jonas. This intimate proof, kept in the engraver’s studio back room, materializes the collaboration and close artistic complicity linking the two men, both from or closely connected to the academic artistic circles of the same era.
Condition Report
Overall condition: Very good for an print of its age.
Details: Inked impression retains excellent freshness; the contrasts between blacks and whites are well preserved. Light foxing and tiny natural undulations of the paper in the wide white margins, entirely outside the illustration and in no way affecting the print quality or the readability of the handwritten dedication.
Piece never framed, kept away from light.
Details
Artist
Lucien Jonas (1880–1947)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
La procession
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed, Plate signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1919
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
55 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
1910-1920
Sold with frame
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