René CHAR & Georges BRAQUE - Lettera Amorosa, 1963 - Full book - Hand signed
Lettera Amorosa, 1963
Full unbound in-4 on Vélin de Rives paper in its red linen hardcover box, including 27 original colors lithographs. Very scarce!
Edition of 200.
Hand-signed by René Char and Georges Braque.
Dimensions:
+Size of the hardcover: 34,5 x 27 cm / 13,5 x 10,6 in.
+Size of the book: 33 x 25 cm / 12,9 x 9,8 in.
Condition: Internal in excellent condition, with some occasional soft handling creases at the edges. The hardcover is slightly damaged on the corners and wears some minor scratches and stains, as
well as the actual cover of the book. Inside very clean otherwise, with some bright and vivid colors.
The famous "Lettera Amorosa" by René Char is known as the last book illustrated by Georges Braque, displaying his best illustrations. Please note that the additional suite on Japan paper is NOT
included.
Referenced in Vallier #187 ; Mourlot #121 ; Coron #196.
Printed by Mourlot for the lithographs & Imp. Union for the typography on the 21st March 1963, Paris.
Edited by Edwin Engelberts, Geneva.
Dimensions :
- Height : 33 cm
- Width : 25 cm
Georges Braque :
(1882-1963) is one of the founding fathers of Cubism. The artist grew up in Le Havre before coming to Paris in 1900. He turned to Fauvism in 1905 and exhibited the next year at The "Salon des Indépendants".
Braque met Picasso at the "Bateau-Lavoir" in 1907 by means of Apollinaire. Both artists share an admiration for Cézanne. Giving up landscape for still life, Braque collaborated with Picasso in the formulation of "analytical" then "hermetic" Cubism doctrines. From 1912, the invention of the "papiers collés" allowed him to reintroduce color which became independent from shape ("Still life with violin", 1912). As a pioneer, he was the first to introduce in his works the printing letter, to use the combs to paint, fake wood, and to add sand, sawdust and nail to the painting surface.
His mobilization in 1914, marked his separation from Picasso. Braque then essentially dedicated himself to still life. From 1928, the artist lightened his palette and the purchase of his Varengeville-sur-mer property near Dieppe in 1930, announced the reappearance of the landscape in his painting. On the other hand, World War II, inspired his darkest paintings. He died in Paris in 1963.
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