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A book-jacket design for La Guerre est Morte by Louis Delluc, 1919 (gouache
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A book-jacket design for La Guerre est Morte by Louis Delluc, 1919 (gouache
985587 A book-jacket design for La Guerre est Morte by Louis Delluc, 1919 (gouache, with gilt-cut mount) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A book-jacket design for La Guerre est Morte by Louis Delluc. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940). Gouache, with gilt-cut mount. Made in 1919. 18 x 27cm. Signed by the artist in lower left corner.); Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright
Media ID 22202762
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1919 20th Century Decorative Arts 20th Century Painting Accessories Applied Art Blond Blonde Blonde Hair Bust Length Directed Director Entertained Entertainment Event Fair Fair Haired Film Director Film Industry French Text Gouache Hand On Head Jewelery Jewellry Jewlery Language Lettering Mount Personal Accessory Quarter Length Ring Shawl Woman Alone Word Apparel Book Jacket Jewels Portrait Style Portraiture
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This print showcases a stunning book-jacket design for "La Guerre est Morte" by Louis Delluc, created in 1919 by the talented artist Gerda Wegener. The artwork, measuring 18x27 cm, features a gouache painting with a gilt-cut mount and is part of a private collection. Wegener's intricate design captures the essence of this French novel perfectly. The portrait-style image depicts a fair-haired woman with her hand resting on her head, exuding an air of contemplation and intrigue. Her quarter-length figure is adorned with elegant jewelry that adds to the allure of the composition. The book jacket itself displays delicate French text, enhancing its authenticity and charm. Wegener's signature can be found in the lower left corner, showcasing her artistic mastery. This artwork not only represents early 20th-century fashion but also pays homage to Louis Delluc as a prominent film director during that era. It beautifully combines elements of applied art and portraiture to create an aesthetically pleasing piece. With its exquisite attention to detail and use of vibrant colors, this book-jacket design stands as both an impressive work of art and an intriguing historical artifact from the early 1900s. Its presence evokes curiosity about the story within its pages while simultaneously capturing the essence of its time period through fashion and style choices. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into both visual beauty and cultural significance from one remarkable artist to another.
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