Items Similar to Gravures - Correspondence - 1961
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
Mario PRASSINOSGravures - Correspondence - 19611961
1961
About the Item
Gravures is a Correspondence between Mario Prassinos and Nesto Jacometti, written in French, in 1961, and composed of 6 items, prefectly readable and in excellent conditions, except for holes on the left margin.
A Typewritten Letter Signed by N.J with autograph notes in pencil by Nesto.
Four Autograph Letters Signed by Prassinos to Nesto.
A Autograph Card of invitation by Prassinos to Nesto
In 1955 the editor and collector, Nesto Jacometti engaged in the new publishing initiative, L'Oeuvre Gravée, calling new prestigious names on the Parisian art scene. Many artists owe their initiation to the art of engraving to him: Marino Marini, Massimo Campigli, Zao Wou-Ki, Johnny Friedlaender, Corneille, Max Ernst and Alberto Magnelli, and Mario Prassinos. The long typewritten letter by Nesto explains the graphic project and is a very detaild report of the ambitions editorial adventure, with the results it has just reported during six years (1955-1961).
"Je veux reprendre le travail avec toi, avec des gravures d'un autre esprit et peut-être d'une technique différente".
Mario Prassinos (1916–1985)
Mario Prassinos, Greek-Italian descendent, was a French modernist painter, printmaker, illustrator, stage designer and writer, brother of the noted surrealist writer, Gisèle Prassinos. During the period 1942 to 1950 he met Raymond Queneau and Albert Camus and produced artworks for Editions Gallimard. Prassinos' work is found in major art museums in Europe and North America.After his death, a donation of 800 of the artist's works was made to the French state. The "Donation Mario Prassinos" collection is housed in the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Pitié in Saint Remy de Provence.
Nesto Jacometti (Locarno, 1898- 1973)
Nesto Jacometti is still today a fascinating figure of the Locano and International cultural scene of the last century. Collector and editor of graphic art, he was the promoter of two important editorial projects and adventures: the Guilde Internationale de la Gravure and L’Oeuvre Gravée
Born in Locarno at the end of the 19th century, at the age of 30 he left Ticino to move to Paris and immerse himself in the bohemian atmosphere of Montparnasse. The war forces him to return to Switzerland, to Geneva, where he works in the journalistic field and he knows figures as Albert Skira and Pierre Cailler. With the latter one a collaboration born and resulted, in 1949, in a printing guild: an edition of etchings and lithographs destined for a wide circulation of the Paris School. During all his life, Jacometti collaborates and involves artists such as Rufino Tamayo and Jean Lurçat, Antoni Clavé, Zao Wou-Ki, Alfred Manessier, Gustave Singier and Zoran Music. He was awarded at the Venice Biennale in 1953, with the Critics' Grand Prix.In 1955 Jacometti engaged in the new publishing initiative, L'Oeuvre Gravée, calling new prestigious names on the Parisian art scene. Many artists owe their initiation to the art of engraving to him: Marino Marini, Massimo Campigli, Zao Wou-Ki, Johnny Friedlaender, Corneille, Max Ernst and Alberto Magnelli.
- Creator:Mario PRASSINOS (1916 - 1985)
- Creation Year:1961
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
1stDibs seller since 2017
6,782 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Rome, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Five Autographs Letter Signed by Nicolas Nabokov - 1932/1933By Nicolas NabokovLocated in Roma, ITThese Five Autographs Letter Signed by Nicolas Nabokov to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt, written between 1932-33, in French, are in excellent condition, with original envelo...Category
1930s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Autograph Letter Signed by Charles Albert Cingria - 1930s/1940sBy Charles Albert CingriaLocated in Roma, ITAutograph Letter Signed by Charles Albert Cingria to Nesto Jacometti. Around 1930's-40's. In French. One page, single-sided. In excellent condition, perfectly readable, except for ...Category
1930s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Autograph Letter Signed by Pirazzoli to the Countess A.L. Pecci-Blunt - 1937Located in Roma, ITAutograph Letter Signed by Pirazzoli to the Countess A.L. Pecci-Blunt. Paris, June 24th 1937. In Italian. One page, single-sided. On letterhead paper "Il Popolo d'Italia, Bureau de ...Category
1920s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- L'Oeuvre Gravée -Correspondance by Édouard Pignon to Nesto Jacometti- 1955By Edouard PignonLocated in Roma, ITL'Oeuvre Gravée - Correspondance between the French artist Édouard Pignon and Nesto Jacometti, his graphic art editor, written during the 1955 and composed of 2 items: Typewritten L...Category
1950s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Autographs by Édouard Pignon to Nesto Jacometti - 1954By Edouard PignonLocated in Roma, ITAutographs by Édouard Pignon to Nesto Jacometti. This lot is composed of 2 items: Autograph Letter Signed by E. Pignon to N. Jacometti. April 28th 1...Category
1950s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Autographs Letter Signed by Nicolas Nabokov - 1962/1963By Nicolas NabokovLocated in Roma, ITThese are Autographs Letter Signed by Nicolas Nabokov to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt. Paris, June 18th 1962 . On letterhead paper " Nicolas Nabokov , Paris" Rome, Februar...Category
1960s Modern More Art
MaterialsPaper, Ink
You May Also Like
- Mercedes W18 - XXI Century, Contemporary Watercolor & Ink Painting, Vehicle, CarBy Mariusz SzałajdewiczLocated in Warsaw, PLMariusz Szalajdewicz (b. 1974) Studied at the Faculty of Architecture at Warsaw University of Technology, where he mastered the drawing skill. Architect and urbanist, illustrator. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Ink, Watercolor
- Citroen 15CV - Contemporary Watercolor & Ink Painting, Vintage Car, RealisticBy Mariusz SzałajdewiczLocated in Warsaw, PLMariusz Szalajdewicz (b. 1974) Studied at the Faculty of Architecture at Warsaw University of Technology, where he mastered the drawing skill. Architect and urbanist, illustrator.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Ink, Watercolor
- Volvo 164 - XXI Century, Contemporary Watercolor & Ink Painting, Vintage CarBy Mariusz SzałajdewiczLocated in Warsaw, PLMariusz Szalajdewicz (b. 1974) Studied at the Faculty of Architecture at Warsaw University of Technology, where he mastered the drawing skill. Arc...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Ink, Watercolor
- The Ancestors, Elisia Nghidishange, cardboard print on paperBy Elisia NghidishangeLocated in Windhoek, NAThe Ancestors, 2020. Cardboard block print on fabriano paper, 2/4 Elisia Nghidishange was born in Eenhana in northern Namibia. This printmaker, sculptor and mixed media artist gradu...Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Super Woman, Elisia Nghidishange, cardboard print on paperBy Elisia NghidishangeLocated in Windhoek, NASuper Woman, 2020. Cardboard block print on fabriano paper, 1/4 Elisia Nghidishange was born in Eenhana in northern Namibia. This printmaker, sculptor and...Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper, Ink
- Turnstile Vibration 2, Nicky Marais, acrylic paint, ink, cotton rag paperBy Nicky MaraisLocated in Windhoek, NATurnstile Vibration 2, 2020. Acrylic paint and ink on recycled cotton rag paper. Repeated and transformed in these paintings, Nicky Marais’ ‘Turnstiles’ are portals through which we...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
MaterialsInk, Acrylic, Rag Paper
