Jules Georges Redon was a figural artist known for his humorous portrayals of children and animals. He also produced numerous posters, many of which remain treasured parts of French history. He did a great deal of work for the cabarets and restaurants in his Montmartre neighborhood, including humorous covers for menus.
This work likely was created to serve as a menu cover.
The text to the lower margin reads “la poule mange les escargots” [“The Hen Eats the Snails”].
This etching precedes the 1931 lithograph published by Lecaplain & Cie.
Medium:
Etching in full color on fine mould-made paper Date:
1925 Signature:
Signed in the plate en recto. Edition:
Impressions were limited but not numbered and edition size is unknown. Framing:
Custom framed and matted in a solid cherry frame behind 99% UV-filtering Conservation Glass. All conservation materials. Condition:
Excellent condition. Minimal handling marks and surface soil. Very nicely printed. Excellent margins. Framed Size:
16.25 in. (h) x 20.25 in. (w) x 1 in. (d) Sheet Size:
12.5 in. (h) x 17.75 in. (w) Window Size:
9.5 in. (h) x 13 in. (w)
La Poule Mange les Escargots [The Hen Eats the Snails]
$895.00
Jules Georges Redon (French)
Description
Jules Georges Redon was a figural artist known for his humorous portrayals of children and animals. He also produced numerous posters, many of which remain treasured parts of French history. He did a great deal of work for the cabarets and restaurants in his Montmartre neighborhood, including humorous covers for menus.
This work likely was created to serve as a menu cover.
The text to the lower margin reads “la poule mange les escargots” [“The Hen Eats the Snails”].
This etching precedes the 1931 lithograph published by Lecaplain & Cie.
Additional information
Old Etchings
Details
Medium:
Etching in full color on fine mould-made paper
Date:
1925
Signature:
Signed in the plate en recto.
Edition:
Impressions were limited but not numbered and edition size is unknown.
Framing:
Custom framed and matted in a solid cherry frame behind 99% UV-filtering Conservation Glass. All conservation materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition. Minimal handling marks and surface soil. Very nicely printed. Excellent margins.
Framed Size:
16.25 in. (h) x 20.25 in. (w) x 1 in. (d)
Sheet Size:
12.5 in. (h) x 17.75 in. (w)
Window Size:
9.5 in. (h) x 13 in. (w)
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