Church,H.

Les Clowns. Paris, Éditions des Deux Amis 1922. 3 handcol. Phototypes after G. Rouault. 38 S. Private half vellum binding of the time, illustrated original cover with binding, the covers with pretty calico printed paper. Malte p. 214 - One of 240 copies on wove paper (GA 250). - With dedication by the author on the flyleaf of the front endpaper. Edition originale, illustrée par Georges ROUAULT de 3 dessins hors-texte reproduits et coloriés au patron par Jacomet. Dédication autographe de láuteur. Tirage limité à 250 exemplaires, celui-ci sur vélin d'Arches. Reliure privée, demi-parchemin. La brochure originale relié ensemble. Rouault (1871-1958) was one of the most accomplished book artists of his period. He had a particular interest in clowns and these illustrations to Henry Church's text anticipate his Cirque (1931) and Cirque de l'Etoile filante (1938). 'Leur expression des figures et le lyrisme font de Rouault le premier des Expressionnistes'. Chapon 210, 244.