Fine Art Print : Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio
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Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio
Paris: Le Mot. 1914-1915. Bound folio with a book cover by A.G. Gonon and a book plate for H.P. Gassier (French cartoonist - 1883-1951). 20 parts, original illustrated wrappers, cover designs by Jean Cocteau and Paul Iribe with illustrations by Cocteau, Sem, Dufy, Bakst, Lhote, Gleizes and Pierre-Emile Legrain. Complete set of 20 issues, published between 28th November 1914 and 1st July 1915. Co-founded by Jean Cocteau and the designer and fashion illustrator Paul Iribe. Le Mot is notably patriotic and anti-German. Iribe contributes most of the striking cover designs while Cocteau supplies poems, articles and numerous drawings and cartoons pseudonymously signed Jim. The folio is in excellent condition. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) & Paul Iribe (1883-1935)
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Media ID 14150239
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1883 1951 28th Bakst Bound Cartoonist Cocteau Complete Designer Dufy Emile Folio Founded Gassier Gleizes Gonon Illustrations Illustrator Iribe Issues Legrain Lhote Parts Pierre Wrappers
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of Paris with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the cover of the rare and historic publication, "Paris: Le Mot" (1914-1915), this bound folio is a treasure trove of French cartoons from the early 20th century. Illustrated by renowned French cartoonists A.G. Gonon and H.P. Gassier, this print showcases the vibrant and humorous side of Parisian life during a pivotal period in history. With its rich detail and stunning visuals, this fine art print is a must-have for art collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and charm of Paris.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.3cm x 40.6cm (19.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a rare and historically significant bound folio of "Le Mot," a French literary and artistic review published in Paris between 1914 and 1915. The folio, featuring 20 parts, boasts striking cover designs by Jean Cocteau and Paul Iribe, as well as illustrations by an impressive roster of artists including Sem, Dufy, Bakst, Lhote, Gleizes, and Pierre-Emile Legrain. Co-founded by Jean Cocteau and Paul Iribe, the folio is a testament to the vibrant and innovative artistic scene in Paris during this period. Notably patriotic and anti-German, "Le Mot" served as a platform for Cocteau to contribute poems, articles, and numerous drawings and cartoons under the pseudonym "Jim." The folio is in excellent condition, with original illustrated wrappers and a book cover designed by A.G. Gonon and a book plate for H.P. Gassier. This complete set of 20 issues was published between November 28, 1914, and July 1, 1915, and represents a unique and valuable piece of art and literary history.
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