Description: JUAN GRIS (1887-1927) was a Spanish painter born in Madrid who lived and worked in France for most of his active period. Closely connected to the innovative artistic genre Cubism, his works are among the movement's most distinctive. In 1906, after he sold all his possessions, he moved to Paris and became friends with the poets Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, and artists Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Fernand Léger and Jean Metzinger. He submitted darkly humorous illustrations to journals such as the anarchist satirical magazine L'Assiette au Beurre, and also Le Rire, Le Charivari, and Le Cri de Paris. In Paris, Gris followed the lead of Metzinger and another friend and fellow countryman, Pablo Picasso. Original Edition Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper, 1955. Paper Size: 16.5625 x 12.625 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Published by Éditions de la Revue Verve, Paris; under the direction of Tériade, éditeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Frères, Paris, February 4, 1955. Excellent condition; unframed. Notes: From the folio, Au Soleil du Plafond, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This folio, completed writing in the present form, was born more than thirty years after it was conceived by its authors, and Juan Gris, who had assumed the illustration of it, died in 1927, having been able to perform only half of his work. This is why the twenty poems are accompanied, in this folio, by only eleven lithographs, one of which, the coffee grinder, appearing in the frontispiece, was the first project subsequently modified by the painter. This first project was executed in 1916 or 1917. The lack of these ten illustrations forced us to make a very different presentation of the folio which, according to the first design, was to consist of twenty plates on rigid cardboard in the form of prints, each poem highlighting the engraving concerning it. This folio is therefore in Juan's work, Grey, a unique document and, in our mind, a tribute to the memory of a prematurely deceased friend. This manuscript book by Pierre Reverdy, illustrated by Juan Gris, was completed and printed on February 4, 1955, on the presses of Mourlot Frères, for Éditions de la Revue Verve. This work was drawn on Velin d'Arches, two hundred and five examples, numbered from 1 to 205. The first forty-five examples include a series of illustrations on paper from China. It was also drawn fifteen non-commerce examples, numbered from I to XV. All examples are signed by Pierre Reverdy.The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. We wish to build long lasting relationships with all of the people we sell to. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality fine art, along with the best service and price in the industry. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!CHECK OUT OUR E-BAY STORE FOR MORE FINE ART, OR E-MAIL US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Artist: Juan Gris
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1955
Material: Paper
Features: Limited Edition
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
