PAUL JOUVE (1878-1973) - Lot 220

PAUL JOUVE (1878-1973) Jaguar with a Hare, 1930, very rare proof on parchment intended for the artist, another proof presented at the XXIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, 1931. Etching. Rare parchment print; mounted on cardboard. Presented under a marie-louise in an Art Deco-style frame. Signed JOUVE, lower right. Parchment sheet: 47x66.5 cm - With frame 77x96 cm Historical background: This etching Jaguar au lièvre was printed in an edition of 50 copies on Japon paper. At the same time, a number of proofs reserved for the artist were printed on parchment and basane, one of which is presented today. Exhibition: XXIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Pavillon de Marsan (Louvre), Paris, 1931- A proof of Jaguar with a Hare was presented at this event. Public collections : Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris - A print of Jaguar au lièvre is kept in the collections of this institution. Bibliography : Félix Marcilhac - Paul Jouve, peintre sculpteur animalier - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2005. A proof of Jaguar au lièvre is reproduced on pages 186 and 366.