Édouard Henri Léon (1873-1968) - La dévotion

Édouard Henri LÉON (1873-1968)

Original drawing in pastel and charcoal on paper, under glass.

约 38 x 30 cm
框内：48 x 30 cm

Signed by the artist at the bottom right

Presented in its very beautiful period gilded wooden frame.

Édouard Henri LÉON learned his craft from the renowned academic painter Léon Bonnat (1834-1922), then brilliantly specialized in the art of engraving with burin and aquatint under Jules Jacquet (1841-1913).

Associated with the prestigious Salon des Artistes Français since 1906, he received numerous mentions and medals during his career. In 1908, his exceptional talent was crowned by the Belin-Dollet engraving prize. Renowned for his institutional rigor, he particularly distinguished himself by illustrating premier bibliophile works with his compositions, notably Paul Valéry’s play: "L'Âme et la danse" in 1926.