Edition limitée. Vollard, Petiet et l'estampe de maîtres. Proche et Moyen Orient His approach is constantly based

His approach is constantly based on the careful analysis of ancient evidence and not on the application of models borrowed from other periods or other disciplines

the "stupid" copy both servile and pretentious

the French Institute of the Near East today pays tribute to one of its most eminent members

Chapter II – History of research

Edition limitée. Vollard, Petiet et l'estampe de maîtres. Proche et Moyen Orient His approach is constantly basedAn exceptional figure in the art market at the turn of the century, Ambroise Vollard (1866 1939) distinguished himself by his audacity, which made him a promoter of Czanne, Gauguin, and Rouault, as well as of the young Picasso. A difficult and enigmatic character, he was also passionate about the publication of prints and illustrated books, deploying much of his energy and resources to tirelessly solicit creators and collectors. At the end of the war,