<b>LES PERLES MANDCHOUKUO</b> / Paul Jacoulet1951$3,000</em>
ARTIST: Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960)
TITLE: Les Perles, Mandchoukuo
EDITION: 73/350
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1951
DIMENSIONS: 18 1/2 x 14 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
NOTE: Silver mica highlights
LITERATURE: Miles, Richard, Prints of Paul Jacoulet, pl. 113
$3,000.00
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Details
The technical mastery of Les Perles, Mandchoukuo is evident with even a cursory glance. In this design, Paul Jacoulet portrays a female Chinese member of the court in her elaborately fitted regalia. The design is an expertly orchestrated spectacle of color and pattern, showcasing Jacoulet's mastery while also flaunting the astonishing capabilities of his printers. Of particular note is the life-like representation of the embroidery in the woman's garments as well as the sheer veil she holds. The silver mica found throughout the woman's pearls and in the patterns of her gown and veil serve to heighten the drama of the design to heights unknown in this medium. The design provides countless places for the eye to meander and adore.
Connoisseur's Note
This impression is in an exceedingly fine state of preservation. The colors are sharp and vivid, appearing as fresh as the day this print was executed. This impression is stamped 73/350 on the reverse.
