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1890 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
HENRY JAMES ON DAUMIER AS CARICATURISTUp for bids is this excellent magazine article from the February 1890 issue of The Century Illustrated Magazine--DAUMIER, THE CARICATURIST-- by Henry James. ( Documentation will be provided the winner of the auction indicating the date of publication,author and magazine name.SEE FOOTNOTE) This is an informative 12 page, illustrated article on the great French painter,illustrator ,and caricaturist Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Henry James writes a great analysis of the large body of work done by Daumier in his long and productive career .James covers the work of caricature by the prominent artists in that medium who predominantly worked for -Punch- They include the caricaturists Cruikshank, Leech, and Gavarni. Daumiers early training , artistic influences ,and favorite works are discussed. . Daumier was known as a great caricaturist, but produced more serious work and James covers this area as well. There are 18 wonderful engraved illustrations including; DE TOQUEVILLE ---- COQUERAL---VICTOR HUGO--- THE PRODIGY AT THE AGE OF SIX--- A FRENCHMAN PAINTED BY HIMSELF--- RATAPOIL AND THE PEASANT-OLD CLASSICISTS-CONNOISEURS--- IN THE COURT OF ASSSIZES--- This is not a modern critique , but rather an authentic 118 year-old article on Honore Daumier by a great writer of the 19th century. There are insights in this article that can not be found in todays sources. The article is in very good condition with little noticeable aging. Pages are approximately 6 ½ by 9 ½ inches. The article comes rebound in a plastic protective binder. In the USA shipping and handling are $2.50 via USPS 1st Class Mail. Shipping and handling are reduced considerably for multiple auctions won. PAYPAL is accepted. Personal checks, and money orders are always accepted . 7-day return policy for any reason. You may email me for more details.
Documentation includes a copy of the Title page of the magazine,and magazine index reference--The actual 1890 magazine article--paper and ink are 118 years old--are offered in this auction
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