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Louis Jou Art

1881-1968

Louis Jou (1882–1968) became a naturalized French citizen and was known as an artist of the French School. He set up his own publishing house in Paris and gained a reputation as one of the greatest typographers of the 19th century. His original etchings and wood engravings appeared in books authored by Victor Hugo, Andre Gide, Cervantes and many more. Jou’s etchings also appeared in the Gazette des Beaux Arts, published in Paris.

Beginning in 1859 until its final year in 1930, the Gazette des Beaux Arts became known for its role in the revival of etching as a creative process as vital as painting and sculpture. The Gazette regularly commissioned the greatest etchers of the time, including such artists as Whistler, Goya, Max Lieberman, John Sloan, Louis Jou and many more. Today these etchings are greatly sought after as collectibles.

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Artist: Louis Jou
The Dance - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

The Dance - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

The Dance is an original etching realized by Louis Jou in the Early 20th Century. Monogrammed on the lower. Good conditions with some foxing. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

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1920s Modern Louis Jou Art

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Etching

Four Original Signed Etchings by Louis Jou
Four Original Signed Etchings by Louis Jou

Four Original Signed Etchings by Louis Jou

By Louis Jou

Located in Paonia, CO

Spanish painter, engraver, master typographer and editor Louis Jou ( 1882 – 1968 ) became a naturalized French citizen and was known as an artist of the French School . He set up his own publishing house in Paris and gained a reputation as one of the greatest typographers of the 19th century. His original etchings and wood engravings appeared in books authored by Victor Hugo, Andre Gide, Cervantes and many more. Jou’s etchings also appeared in the Gazette des Beaux Arts published in Paris. Beginning in 1859 until it’s final year in 1930 the Gazette became known for it’s role in the revival of etching as a creative process as vital as painting and sculpture. The Gazette regularly commissioned the greatest etchers of the time including such artist’s such as Whistler, Goya, Max Lieberman...

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20th Century Expressionist Louis Jou Art

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Etching

Couple - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century
Couple - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

Couple - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

Couple is an original etching realized by Louis Jou in the Early 20th Century. Good conditions. Specimen before the lettering. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

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1920s Modern Louis Jou Art

Materials

Etching

Old Man Giving News - Woodcut by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

Old Man Giving News - Woodcut by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

Old Man Giving News is a woodcut print realized by Louis Jou in the Early 20th Century. Editor G. & A. Mornay. Good conditions. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

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Early 20th Century Modern Louis Jou Art

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Woodcut

The Suffering Folk - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

The Suffering Folk - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

The Suffering Folk is an original etching realized by Louis Jou in the Early 20th Century. Applied on a Passpartout by gluing: 47 x 63 cm. Hand-Signed, Numbered. Edition, 14/40. Good conditions. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

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1920s Modern Louis Jou Art

Materials

Etching

Pietà - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century
Pietà - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

Pietà - Original Etching by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

Pietà is an original etching realized by Louis Jou in the Early 20th Century. Good conditions. Numbered. Edition, 18/22. Hand-Signed. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

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1920s Modern Louis Jou Art

Materials

Etching

Les Femmes de ce Temps - Original Woodcut  by Louis Jou - 1920s
Les Femmes de ce Temps - Original Woodcut  by Louis Jou - 1920s

Les Femmes de ce Temps - Original Woodcut by Louis Jou - 1920s

By Louis Jou

Located in Roma, IT

Les Femmes de ce Temps is an original woodcut realized by Louis Jou in the 1920s . Good conditions. Louis Jou (Gracia, 1882 - Baux, 1968), the twentieth-century etcher and wood engraver, was a prolific illustrator of a large number of books in France, authored by big names like Andre Gide...

Category

1920s Modern Louis Jou Art

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Woodcut

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Louis Jou art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Louis Jou art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Louis Jou in etching, pencil, woodcut print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Louis Jou art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Toyen Marie Cerminova, Eileen Soper, and Alain Bonnefoit. Louis Jou art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $132 and tops out at $1,500, while the average work can sell for $204.

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