Louis Barron - Paris Pittoresque: "La Vie – Les Mœurs –...

Immerse yourself in the magical and sparkling atmosphere of 19th-century Paris with one of the period's most fascinating and sought-after editorial works of the Art Nouveau era. Published in Paris on December 5, 1899 by the celebrated Société Française d'Éditions d'Art (L.-Henry May) to celebrate the turn of the century, Paris Pittoresque (1800-1900) by Louis Barron is a true graphic monument dedicated to the life, customs, and pleasures of the French capital. Splendid original editorial hardcover (editeur's binding) signed with the unmistakable taste of Art Nouveau. The spine and boards feature very refined floral motifs, the golden emblem of the ship of Paris (Fluctuat nec mergitur) and high-quality dry decorations. Inside you will find no fewer than 500 reproductions of historical prints and 20 splendid color plates hors texte curated by the master photolithographers Rougeron, Vignerot, and Demoulin. The work was curated and directed by the French artist Paul Madeline (1863–1920), a celebrated post-Impressionist painter and key figure of the École de Crozant, whose touch gives the book artistic and antiquarian value of the highest order. Printed on the historical presses of Chamerot et Renouard on fine paper from the Breton et Cie paper mills. The Société Française d'Éditions d'Art, led by Louis-Henry May, was one of the most awarded and renowned publishing houses in late-century Paris, famous for transforming illustrated volumes into true decorative works of art intended for the refined bourgeoisie of the era. The partnership between the pen of the renowned historian and journalist Louis Barron and the figurative vision of Paul Madeline made this volume an immediate success, today considered a fundamental piece for antique-book collectors, Art Nouveau lovers, and enthusiasts of Parisian history.

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