PAUL JOUVE (1878-1973) Two young bears, 1927 Grease... Lot 80

PAUL JOUVE (1878-1973) Two young bears, 1927 Grease pencil on imperial Japan paper. The background heightened with white oil. Sold in a marie-louise and in a non-original light oak frame. Signed and dated P. JOUVE (19)27 in the lower right corner. At sight : 32,5 x 24,5 cm With frame : 43 x 51,5 cm Important : We thank the artist's rightful owner for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. History: Paul Jouve created this portrait of two young bears in 1927. For the illustration of the Hunt for Kaa (text by Rudyard Kipling, Éditions Javal & Bourdeaux, Paris, 1930), the artist made several preparatory drawings; he used this drawing in plate IX of the maxims of Baloo. Bibliography : Paul Jouve; Les Artistes du livre - N° 22 of 1931 dedicated to the artist, Éditions Henri Babou, Paris. The engraved work from our original work is included in the collection of illustrations.