Jean Picart Le Doux Prints and Multiples

Woodcut on vélin d'Arches paper. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Vingt fables de La fontaine, 1961. Published by Éd...

In the golden age of glamorous air travel, artist Jean Picart le Doux crafted a masterpiece that not only encapsulates the elegance and sophistication of an era but also pays homage to Air France's commitment to making France accessible to the world. Titled "France Air France," this 1956 original travel poster is a timeless representation of the allure of French travel. Air France, a pioneering force in the aviation industry, commissioned Picart le Doux to create a visual masterpiece that would not only promote the airline but also embody the spirit of French sophistication. Jean Picart le Doux, born in Paris in 1902, was a renowned French artist celebrated for his contributions to the field of tapestry, ceramics, and graphic arts. His artistic flair and distinctive style made him a sought-after figure in the mid-20th century. Picart le Doux's ability to blend traditional artistic elements with modern aesthetics is evident in "France Air France," where he skillfully captures the essence of both travel and national pride. As a piece of travel memorabilia...

Jean PICART LE DOUX The Bather Original lithograph Signed in pencil Numbered /75 On vellum 62.5 x 49 (c. 24 x 19nch) Very good condition

Jean PICART LE DOUX Lagoon of Venice Original lithograph Signed in pencil Justified EA (artist proof) On vellum Arches 76 x 53 cm (c. 29,9 x 20.9 inch) Very good condition, light m...

Jean PICART LE DOUX Frost Curtain Original lithograph Signed in pencil Numbered /150 On vellum 63 x 48 (c. 24 x 18nch) Very good condition, light marks of manipulation

Original Salins Earthenware Plate Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Title: Sunshine Signed in the back of the plate Dimensions: Diameter: 24 cm Edited by Salins Earthenware Jean Picart le Doux, French (1902 - 1982) Jean Picart Le Doux, born in Paris January 31, 1902 and died in 1982, was a French painter and painter-cartonnier the revival of contemporary tapestry. He is the son of the painter Charles Picart Le Doux (1881-1959). Without specialized training, he made his debut in bookbinding and publishing, and then he turned to advertising and graphic arts and publishing his first works in 1935. His first tapestry dating from 1943 after winning the Grand Prix of the theater poster exhibition in the imaging. He met Jean Lurçat and, with Marc Saint-Saëns, gather around him in 1947 for the Association of painters cardboard tapestry. In 1950, he projects the idea of ​​the Alliance Graphique Internationale, during the meeting with exhibitors of an exhibition of their work in Basel, two other French designers Jean Jacques Colin and Nathan, and two graphic designers Swiss, Fritz Buhler and Donald Brown...