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This exquisite etching by Jean-Gabriel Daragnes (1886–1950), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Alternance (Alternation), originates from the 1946 edition published by Le Gerbier, Paris, and printed by Atelier Lacouriere-Frelau t, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris, March 2, 1946. The work embodies Daragnes's mastery of atmospheric nuance, lyrical engraving, and dramatic tonal contrast, distilling the intimate theatricality and poetic sensitivity that define his contribution to twentieth-century French printmaking.
Executed as an etching on velin de Rives paper, this work measures 12.88 x 9.88 inches (32.7 x 25.1 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Atelier Lacouriere-Frelau t, Paris.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Jean-Gabriel Daragnes (1886–1950)
Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Alternance (Alternation)
Medium: Etching on velin de Rives paper
Dimensions: 12.88 x 9.88 inches (32.7 x 25.1 cm)
Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued
Date: 1946
Publisher: Le Gerbier, Paris
Printer: Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the album Alternance (Alternation), published by Le Gerbier, Paris; printed by Atelier Lacouriere-Frelau t, Paris, under the direction of Roger Lacouriere, Paris, March 2, 1946
Notes:
Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Printing was finished on March 2, 1946 on the presses of atelier Quesneville for thirteen etchings; on the presses of Lacouriere for the etchings by Henri Matisse and Dignimont; the etching of J.G. Daragnes was engraved by himself; the typography, which is composed of Garamond was printed on the presses of the Master Printer, G. Girard. This collection of sixteen original etchings, alternating with sixteen unpublished writings, CCC examples have been drawn, including XXXVIII on Monival and hand numbered from I to XXXVIII; and, CCLXII on Rives BFK, numbered from XXXIX to CCC. XL examples were drawn for hors commerce on Lana a la forme numbered from I to XL.
About the Publication:
Alternance (Alternation), published in 1946 by Le Gerbier, stands as a significant postwar livre d'artiste uniting sixteen original etchings with sixteen unpublished literary texts. Produced with exceptional attention to etching technique, paper selection, and typographic refinement, the album reflects the collaborative vitality of mid-century French printmaking. Printed across several fine papers including Monival, Rives BFK, and Lana a la forme, the edition embodies the craft traditions of Atelier Lacouriere-Frelau t, Atelier Quesneville, and the presses of G. Girard, preserving a moment of rich artistic exchange in the years immediately following World War II.
About the Artist:
Jean-Gabriel Daragnes (1886–1950) was a French painter, engraver, illustrator, and master printer whose refined command of color, line, and atmospheric nuance positioned him as one of the leading figures in the golden age of the livre d'artiste, working within the same transformative cultural landscape shaped by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassilly Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. Celebrated for his emotionally charged etchings, richly inked burins, velvety aquatints, and painterly monotypes, Daragnes blended Impressionist sensitivity, Symbolist mystery, and classical engraving discipline into images that feel intimate, atmospheric, and theatrically staged. Influenced by Edgar Degas, Odilon Redon, Pierre Bonnard, and Edouard Vuillard, he became known for orchestrating light and shadow with cinematic nuance while producing some of the most lyrical illustrated books of the early twentieth century, collaborating with literary greats such as Paul Valery, Andre Gide, Jules Supervielle, Anatole France, and Charles Baudelaire. As founder of the Villa d'Artois printing studio, he mentored younger printmakers and shaped the evolution of modern engraving through his technical mastery and guidance. His work continues to inspire contemporary printmakers, illustrators, and book artists who emulate his tonal subtlety, psychological depth, and visual storytelling.
Jean-Gabriel Daragnes Sans titre Alternance 1946, Daragnes etching, Daragnes velin de Rives, Daragnes collectible print.
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