Fernand Cormon Art

Watercolour and Chinese ink on paper, signed and dated (upper right), 10cm x 17cm (30cm x 38cm framed). George Barbier was one of the great French illustrators of the early 20th century. Born in Nantes, France on 16 October 1882, Barbier was 29 years old when he mounted his first exhibition in 1911 and was subsequently swept to the forefront of his profession with commissions to design theatre and ballet costumes...

L'Angellus (The Angel) Etching, engraving and acquatint on Arches paper, 1908 Signed lower right by the artist (see photo) This is a first state impression printed in a brown/black ink There was also a color edition of 50 impressions published by Sagot Reference: Wurzer 27 Provenance: Edmund Sagot, the publisher Sagot Heirs Condition: Rich impression. Verso: print has staining. Printer's crease visibile from verso only. Image/Plate size: 19 1/4 x 15 1/2" (48.9 x 39.37 cm) Sheet size: 24 x 17 3/8 inches From the British Museum: "Colour etcher. Born in Livorno from a family of wealthy Swiss cotton merchants, studied with Giuseppe Ciaranfi and Michele Gordigiani in Florence. In 1886 exhibited with Fattori, Achille Lega and Tommasi in the Prima Esposizione delle Belle Arti in Livorno. In 1888 he and his family moved to Paris, where he studied first with François Flameng until 1892 and later with Carolus-Duran. Müller remained in the French capital until the outbreak of the First World War, taking French citizenship in 1913. He worked in the countryside at Barbizon, Suresnes and elsewhere, but also made frequent visits to his native country, where he exhibited regularly in Florence with the Promotrice Fiorentine. His early work was indebted to Fattori and Plinio Nomellini, but he soon became interested in the Impressionists and was credited by the critic Mario Tinti with introducing the luminism of Monet into Italian art. Müller was a member of the Société des Artistes Indépendents and exhibited regularly in the Paris dealer...

This is the Original 1969 drawing of the two nude figures that appear on the Jimi Hendrix Spring 1969 concert poster. It is as much of a collectors item as it is a fine work of art. This was given to Hendrix to approve the art for the final poster. You can see images of the full 1969 poster in this listing. David Byrd referred to these women as "Moon Maidens" The art is Pencil on iridescent tracing paper, Matted with it's original "Electric Purple" matt, as done by David Byrd. The original drawing of this full image was used for the 1969 Spring U.S concert tour and it was also used as the image for Hendrix's press kit in 1969 which was given to concert promotors and the like for promotion. David met with Jimi to approve his original drawing. The art measures 7 x 8", and the matted and framed art measures approx. 15x16". David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters...

This early 20th-century etching by British artist Charles Spencelayh depicts a man stripped of all wealth. He stands in a sparse room with hands ...

This exquisitely rendered early 19th-century anatomical engraving once formed part of the Icones Anatomicae - a set of four volumes depicting various parts of the body. It was create...

This exquisitely rendered early 19th-century anatomical engraving once formed part of the Icones Anatomicae - a set of four volumes depicting various parts of the body. It was create...

This exquisitely rendered early 19th-century anatomical engraving once formed part of the Icones Anatomicae - a set of four volumes depicting various parts of the body. It was create...

A fine early 20th-century original signed etching by Swedish artist, Anders Zorn (1860-1920) depicting Fredrik Martin. Zorn is considered to be one of Sweden’s greatest artists and, today, his works are held in many of the world’s leading public collections. Anders Zorn was a precocious talent who impressed from an early age. He studied at the Royal Swedish...

A fine hand-coloured anatomical engraving from François Tortebat’s (1616-1690) publication, Abrégé d’anatomie, Accommodé Avx Arts de Peintvre et de Scvlptvre. This particular version...

A fine hand-coloured anatomical engraving from François Tortebat’s (1616-1690) publication, Abrégé d’anatomie, Accommodé Avx Arts de Peintvre et de Scvlptvre. This particular version...

Two fine 19th-century engravings depicting classical scenes from Greek mythology. The first represents ‘The Abduction of Ganymede’ and is based upon a painting by Peter Paul Rubens ...

This late 19th-century mixed-method engraving by George Sidney Hunt (1856-1917) after Edwin Long RA (1829-1891) is one in a series of three depicting the Old Testament story of Jepht...