Jean Giono (text), Moïse Kisling (illustrations) - Provence
S.l., aux dépens d'un amateur, 1953
In-folio, in loose sheets, in original illustration wrapper and cardboard publisher's case.
A unique bibliophile edition of Jean Giono's work, decorated with 25 compositions by Moïse Kisling, including the cover, a portrait of the author and 11 color plates outside the text(hors-texte).
The introduction was written by André Salmon.
Limited edition of 280 pieces, this piece is No. 73, one of only 45 pieces on Hollande paper containing in addition:
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black and white illustrations on Chine paper
Dimensions 38 x 29 cm
Condition: very good, with minor yellowing(foxing) on the margins of a few pages; cardboard case locally rubbed, title page slightly faded.
Moses Kisling (1891-1953) - prominent Polish-French painter of Jewish descent, known for his distinctive portraits and landscapes. He was born in Krakow, where he began to study painting, and then went to Paris, where he became an important figure in the artistic bohemia of Montparnasse. Kisling worked in a style that combined elements of Expressionism and Post-Impressionism, and his works, especially his portraits of women, are distinguished by intense colors and subtle sensuality.
