Home Coming WWI lithographic print by Georges Redon 1918 signed

Print of a Soldiers return to his farm 1918 hand signed by Georges Redon signed and numbered

Wonderful scene of the French Soldier whose face we do not see, embracing his wife while his children come running to greet the homecoming hero. Georges Redon a famous artist of the period did these lithographic stone prints and signed and numbered them. RARE

Georges Redon (1869–1943) was a French artist known for his posters, illustrations, and humorous prints. He worked in Paris and often depicted café life, children, and animals. His style was influenced by Art Nouveau. Redon began his career in the 1890s and opened a lithography studio in Montmartre. He made posters for famous Paris cafés and illustrated magazines like Le Rire. During World War I, he served in a camouflage unit. After the war, he focused on nostalgic scenes and children’s books. In 1939, he was awarded the Legion of Honor. He died in Paris in 1943.

Artist: Georges (Jules) Redon (1869–1943)
Size: 16 x 20 ” / 41 x 58 cm
On/Off Linen: Printed on Arches water color paper stone lithograph
Print Technique: stone lithograph
Year: 1918
Condition & Comments: excellent signed both in the plate and by hand and numbered