During the period spanning from about 1870 to 1937, the art world witnessed a profound transformation in the realm of prints, characterised by innovation, experimentation, and the exploration of new techniques. This era, often referred to as the Modern Period, saw the emergence of groundbreaking movements, each leaving an indelible mark on the trajectory of printmaking.
Eighteenth century France is famous for its many revolutions, including a revolution in printmaking. The increased demand for reproductive images of works of art, otherwise hidden in the Cabinets of the Grandees, and a growing interest among collectors in drawings by Old Masters as well as their contemporaries, motivated artists, printmakers and amateurs to come up with new ways to execute and present prints.
The Comte de Caylus was an admirable and prolific etcher and exercised an extraordinary influence over every branch of art in France during the early part of the 18th century. Prints bearing his signature ‘C’ are rare for Caylus had the habit of polishing his plates after a few prints had been taken. We present 21 out of 24 plates from his Set of Figures Invented by Watteau, which Caylus executed before 1728.
Most of works presented are Artist’s proofs. Whaite painted throughout his life but he is best known as a highly accomplished printmaker.
Maison Schmit was founded by Frédéric Schmit in 1818 in Paris, France. Born in Luxembourg, Schmit became one of the great Parisian cabinet makers, specialised in producing high quality furnishings and meubles de fantaisie after his designs or the artists that worked for him.
We present a selection of 6 lithographs from the Song of Songs Suite done around 1970 while the artist Ira Moskowitz (1912-2001) was still living in Paris. He befriended Mark Chagall while living in France and was influenced by Chagall's bold colour palette and style.
Vladimir Borisovich Ozernikov (1919 - 2000) collaborated with different drama theatres across USSR, including in cities like Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Kiev, Simferopol, Ryazan, and others. In total, Ozernikov worked on more than 100 theatre productions.