Paul JOUVE (1878-1973) Lot n° 56

Grand Ducs, circa 1930 Oil on panel Signed lower left 29 x 22cm History: This work served as a model for an etching, the first state of which is reproduced in Félix Marcilhac's book, page 373. Bibliography: - Félix Marcilhac, "Paul Jouve", Les éditions de l'Amateur, Paris 2005, the etching from this painting is reproduced on page 373. - Giulia Pentcheff, "Paul Jouve, l'âme animale", Edition GAP, Marseille 2019, reproduced on pages 78 and 79. Exhibitions: Paul Jouve et Jean Després, Atelier de Paul Jouve, Paris, June 7-11, 1961.