J.J. Grandville; Hortensia Couronne Imperiale Matisse De la Couleur Publisher: Éditions Cahiers d'Art

Publisher: Éditions Cahiers d'Art

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the graphic precision and vibrant saturation are indistinguishable from the factory-signed editions

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J.J. Grandville; Hortensia Couronne Imperiale Matisse De la Couleur Publisher: Éditions Cahiers d'ArtAn Image from a series of delightful prints illustrating flowers personified in the form of lovely maidens and their animal retinues. Each early 19th century female figure is richly costumed in the leaves, blossoms, and garlands that designate her flower. She presides in an appropriate 'natural' setting, often surrounded by anthropomorphized insects and birds that pay her homage. These poetic interpretations of nature are a fetching example of early