PAUL JOUVE (1878-1973)

Black Panther Standing, 1929

Original lithograph
Proof on Rives paper
Signed and justified "artist's proof" lower right
Dry stamp of the artist lower right

H 104 - L 74 cm (H 40.9 - W 29.1 in)

History

This model designed by the artist at the Berlin Zoo. Printed in 99 copies and several artist's proofs. Some copies with gold background with gold leaf whom several resumed on strong paper or enhanced by the artist.

Exhibitions

Musée A.G. Poulain, Vernon, France.
Musée des Beaux Arts de Reims, France.
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature. Paris, France.
Hôtel de Guenégaud, Paris, France.

Bibliography

Félix Marcilhac, "Paul Jouve, Peintre sculpteur animalier", Éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2005, p. 265 and p. 366.
Le Monde Animal dans l’Art Décoratif des années 30, Éditions BGO, Paris, 2007, p. 73.