Exposition H. Guérard, Henri Guérard — 1st Edition

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Exposition H. Guérard, Henri Guérard — 1st Edition

Name: Exposition H. Guérard, Henri Guérard — 1st Edition
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Publication: Paris, Chez H. Guérard / Théâtre d'Application, 1891

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 61.

Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in plain dark green cloth with blind-ruled borders, the boards exhibit only light surface rubbing and a few minor scratches, entirely commensurate with age. The extremities are gently bumped, with faint wear to the spine ends, yet the gilt lettering along the spine remains perfectly legible and unoxidized. The binding itself is tight and robust. Internally, the text-block is notably bright and crisp, with only the faintest whisper of age-toning to the outermost margins, completely free from foxing or prominent blemishes. A well-preserved and handsome survivor of this ephemeral exhibition catalogue.

Catalogue Note: First Edition of this notably scarce exhibition catalogue detailing the works of French artist and engraver Henri Guérard (1846–1897), held at the Théâtre d'Application in Paris between May 26 and June 10, 1891. The catalogue lists his varied output, including etchings, colour engravings, pyrography (panneaux au fer chaud), fans, and paintings.

Guérard was a pivotal figure in the 19th-century Parisian Japonisme movement, heavily involved in introducing Japanese aesthetics to French printmaking. This volume includes the striking internal title page, or bound-in original wrapper, featuring his iconic two-colour (red and black) raven illustration, reflecting the strong Japanese influence on his graphical work.

This catalogue was privately issued in conjunction with the gallery space at 18, Rue Saint-Lazare. Copies rarely surface on the open market today, as such ephemeral exhibition materials were seldom preserved in robust cloth bindings like the present example, making this a highly desirable reference for collectors of fin-de-siècle French printmaking and Japonisme.

This rare and fascinating 1891 exhibition catalogue offers an intimate glimpse into the versatile genius of Henri Guérard, a master of French Japonisme and an innovative printmaker. Showcasing his etchings, pyrography, and painted fans, this well-preserved volume is both a critical piece of 19th-century art history and a striking visual artefact in its own right, anchored by his iconic raven motif.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Henri Guérard

Book Publisher: Chez H. Guérard / Théâtre d'Application

Book Language: French

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 61

Book Publication Year: 1891

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Henri Guérard

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Paris, France

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