Impressionist Art

Wonderful color print of a painting by Renoir (1874) titled. "La Loge". 1930.

Renoir was one of the first Impressionist painters and worked alongside Monet. Although Monet concentrated on the natural world. Renoir concentrated on the middle-class French. particularly in the theatre. cafe`s and bars of Paris. His paintings are invariably joyful ones and are normally bright. colorful and cheerful. This particular shows a woman sitting in a theatre box watching a show. Dressed in the fashions of the late 19th century she is looking straight at the viewer. A pair of operatic glasses are in her hand and her hair is gathered on top of her head. held together by a white flower. Necklaces of pearls adorn her neck and contrast with her black and white dress. Behind her sits a man with his face partially obscured by a large pair of binoculars. He wears a traditional evening suit and seems intent upon the play. The background is a rich red and gold as is normally found in a theatre at this time. The print is 8" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur. an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors. edited by C. Reginald Grundy. Volume LXXXV (January-June. 1930). Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street. St. James. SW1. 1930.

Interesting and colourful print titled Installation of the Sun Goddess.

The original painting is by Kiosai and is in Mrs. N. Isaacs collection. The print shows a woman with a red circle around her. and a man and woman stepping into it with a spear. The size of the print is 8? x 10?. There is no foxing or stains to the print.

Fine condition

Source: The Connoisseur Illustrated magazine for collectors. published by Otto Limited. Carmelite House. Carmelite Street. Printed by Bemrose and Sons Ltd.. Derby and London.

Dramatic colour print titled The Birth of Japan.

This print shows a japanese man stood next to a woman. with a spear in his hand pointed at a ship wreck in the sea. This is by Kiosai and the original picture is in Mrs. N. Isaacs collection. There is no foxing or stains to the print.

Fine condition

Source: The Connoisseur Illustrated magazine for collectors. published by Otto Limited. Carmelite House. Carmelite Street. Printed by Bemrose and Sons Ltd.. Derby and London.