CAPPIELLO (LEONETTO) Nos Actrices. Paris: La Revue Blanche, 1899 Illustrated by Cappiello. S Stiff WRAPPERS Fine. Paris: Editions de la Revue Blanche, 1899. Folio, stiff wrappers. Inner hinge cracked else a fine copy. One of 40 on japon imperial (not to be compared with the ordinary edition). An early work by Cappiello, the famous poster artist, with 18 marvelous , richly colored pochoir plates of contemporary actresses in their roles. They include two of Sarah Bernhardt, one in her role as Medea. Other actresses are Lavallière, Lucienne Bréval, Marthe Brandès, Marie-Louise Marsy, Lara, Yahne, Cassive, Simon Girard, Jeanne Granier, Cecile Sorel, Réjane, Mégard, Marcelle Lender, Mariette Sully and Lucie Gerard. "La Revue Blanche" was an important art and literary review which was involved with emerging artistic movements. Cappiello's style marked the culmination of the Belle Époque and the beginning of revolutionary new trends and modern advertising. From the Preface: " Voici un artiste nouveau, une vision des types feminins, une façon neuve de traduire par le crayon et le pinceau l'impression d'art.". Fine Price: USD 4,000.00 other currencies   order no. 003244    inquire

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