179 - LEMONNIER, Camille. Félicien Rops: The Man and the Artist.

LEMONNIER, Camille. Félicien Rops: The Man and the Artist. First edition. A copy once owned by André Maurois, in a sturdy binding. Paris, H. Floury—“Études sur quelques artistes originaux,” 1908. Quarto, brown half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, covers preserved, front cover illustrated. 233 pp., frontispiece portrait, 25 full-page engravings, and numerous reproductions within and outside the text. Spine slightly faded, some scratches on the binding, particularly on the worn corners. First edition of this indispensable monograph for understanding the Symbolist and scandalous work of Félicien Rops (1833–1898), written by his close friend, the Belgian writer Camille Lemonnier (1844–1913). It includes 25 large plates, such as “Le Rideau cramoisi,” “La Femme au trapèze,” and “La Grève.” A complete copy with a cover illustrated by the color engraving “Canicule.” From the library of André Maurois, with his ex-libris engraved on the inside front cover. In fine condition.