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| Artist: Moreau-Nelaton
French (1859-1927) | | Plate: PL. 178 |
| Title: Pardon de Saint Jean du Doigt |
Description: Condition
A. Original lithograph from "Les Maitre de
L'Affiches" series. Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1899. Presented
in 16 x 20 in. acid free, archival museum mat, with framing labels. Ready to frame.
Shipped boxed flat via Fedex. Certificate of Authenticity. See our Terms
of Sale |
| Maitre Sheet Size: | 11 3/8 in x
15 3/4 in | | | 29 cm x 40 cm |
| | Price: $95.00 USD |
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This unusual travel poster by Moreau-Nelaton a leading impressionist painter,
illustrator, designer and ceramicist, advertises the pardon of Saint-Jean du Doigt
(St. John of the finger). The great Breton pilgrimage procession with archaeological
curios and sea bathing, and most important Hotel-Pension St. Jean (Vouaux, proprietor).
As with his other works, the artist uses warm pastel colours, hand lettering,
and a classical renaissance treatment of the Saint and his upright haloed lamp.
The overall effect is warm and inviting and speaks effectively to the pilgrims
who should attend. | |