Ten Centuries of French Books / Henri Matisse

Item Details

Lucerne in Switzerland, Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) Lucerne, 1949

First edition., Very good condition. See description and photos.

This is a vintage full-size French lithographic exhibition poster from 1949 titled "Dix Siècles de Livres Français" (Ten Centuries of French Books), an exhibition showcasing ten centuries of French book art and literature, alongside a concurrent exhibition dedicated to Henri Matisse, both exhibits held at the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) Lucerne in Switzerland. The artwork/graphic design features a large illuminated medieval-style letter "D" depicting a scribe or monk at a writing desk, framed by red, gold/yellow, and black ornamentation with cherubs. The poster's central medieval motif was designed by Swiss painter, graphic artist, and illustrator Paul Hilber specifically for the book arts exhibition, which was open from July 9 to October 2, 1949. Published in Lucerne, Switzerland ,and printed by C.J. Bucher AG.

35.625 x 50.375 inches

Condition: Very good, with minor edge bumps, small tears, and small unobtrusive tack holes at the corners. Never folded—always rolled. See images.

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