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Louis Jou Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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
Walk - Drawing by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century
By Louis Jou
Located in Roma, IT
Walk is an Original Drawing in Pencil realized by Louis Jou (1882-1968). Good conditions. Hand-signed. The Artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced compositio...
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1920s Modern Louis Jou Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Seated Woman - Original Drawing by Louis Jou - Early 20th Century
By Louis Jou
Located in Roma, IT
Seated Woman is an Original Drawing in Pencil realized by Louis Jou (1882-1968). Good conditions. Hand-signed. The Artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced co...
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1920s Modern Louis Jou Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

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