The Flowers of Evil, Georges Rouault, 1933
Lithograph by Georges Rouault, a major French Expressionist painter of the School of Paris (along with Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, etc.).
This lithograph is an illustration of Charles Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil, in a deluxe edition published by the renowned publisher and art dealer Ambroise Vollard.
It depicts two women, one combing the other's hair. This composition evokes certain Orientalist paintings by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Eugène Delacroix, and Théodore Chassériau, such as Esther's Toilette, held at the Louvre Museum.
Image dimensions: 208 x 300 mm
Full margins
Very good condition
Georges Rouault's work is featured in major museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate in London.
Discover an exceptional lithograph by Georges Rouault, a master of French Expressionism, entitled "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil). This work, created in 1933, magnificently illustrates Charles Baudelaire's collection of poems in a deluxe edition by Ambroise Vollard.
- The composition depicts two women, one styling the other's hair, evoking the Orientalist paintings of masters such as Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugène Delacroix.
- Image dimensions: 208 x 300 mm, including margins, in very good condition.
- Rouault's work is internationally renowned, featured in prestigious collections such as the MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
This lithograph is a rare piece that will enrich any art collection, inviting contemplation and admiration. Contact us for more information.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight30 cmWidth21 cm