Published in 1898 for L’Estampe Moderne, this original stone lithograph by A. Laurens depicts a group of classical nymphs bathing, a subject frequently treated in late-nineteenth-century decorative art. The composition follows the academic tradition of mythological themes, emphasizing form and movement rather than narrative. Laurens contributed several plates to L’Estampe Moderne, a monthly art publication issued in Paris by Masson & Piazza between 1897 and 1899. Each print was produced by F. Champenois and bears the embossed blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
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Title: Le Bain des Nymphes (The Bath of the Nymphs)
Artist: A. Laurens (French, active late 19th century)
Date: 1898
Printer: F. Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Print Type: Original stone lithograph
Size: 12 × 16 inches (31 × 41 cm)
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Issued as part of L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899), the Paris art journal presenting monthly original color lithographs by contemporary artists
Tristesse sur la mer Raoul Ulmann (1861–1945) 1898
Original color lithograph by Raoul Ulmann, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The composition shows fishing boats anchored near the coast, their masts and rigging reflected in calm water under a subdued sky. The location appears to be a northern French harbor, possibly Brittany, shown in still weather conditions. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent original impression with clear color and wide margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, 1898)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – clean sheet, fresh color, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A marine subject from L’Estampe Moderne, showing anchored fishing boats in calm water.
View on to the Atlantic and Belle ile de mer by Hugo D’Alesi at the turn of the century
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Printer: Atelier Hugo D’Alesi, Paris Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900
