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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph after Constantin Guys (1802–1892), titled Deux Femmes (Two Women), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 5–6, originates from the 1939 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1939. This elegant composition captures Guys’s refined mastery of movement and line, depicting Parisian figures in graceful motion with the lyrical immediacy that defines his work. Deux Femmes exemplifies his ability to transform fleeting moments of modern life into timeless works of art. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with leading modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Constantin Guys (1802–1892) Title: Deux Femmes (Two Women), from Verve, Vol. II, No. 5–6, 1939 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1939 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 5–6, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1939 About the Publication: Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire was one of the most influential art periodicals of the 20th century, founded in Paris in 1937 by the visionary Greek-born publisher Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriades). Conceived as a synthesis of art and literature, Verve brought together the greatest modern artists and writers of its time—Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Fernand Leger, and others—alongside poets and philosophers such as Paul Eluard, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Each issue was a work of art in itself, luxuriously printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and produced in collaboration with leading typographers and designers. Verve became a platform for avant-garde creativity, publishing original lithographs and essays that reflected the evolving spirit of modernism. Matisse collaborated closely with Teriade from the magazine's inception, producing some of its most iconic issues, including those devoted to his paper cut-outs. The final Verve issue of 1958, which featured La Tristesse du Roi and the Nu Bleu series, stands as a testament to Matisse's enduring genius and to the publication's legacy as the definitive meeting of art, poetry, and printing craftsmanship in 20th-century France. About the Artist: Constantin Guys (1802–1892) was a Dutch-born, Paris-based illustrator, watercolorist, and chronicler of modern life whose elegant draftsmanship, swift line work, and luminous washes made him one of the most visionary precursors of modern art. Born Ernest-Adolphe-Hyacinthe Constantin in Vlissingen, Netherlands, Guys moved to Paris as a young man, where he became immersed in the cosmopolitan world of the Second French Empire. A self-taught artist and former cavalry officer, he later worked as a war correspondent during the Crimean War, experiences that gave his art a sense of immediacy, movement, and authenticity. His spontaneous ink and watercolor compositions captured the fashions, carriages, cafes, and promenades of Parisian life with remarkable sensitivity and insight, making him a pioneering observer of modernity. The poet Charles Baudelaire famously dedicated his 1863 essay Le Peintre de la vie moderne (The Painter of Modern Life) to Guys, recognizing in his work the embodiment of contemporary beauty—transient, urban, and alive. His mastery of gesture and composition anticipated the expressive vitality that would later define 20th-century art. Guys’s ability to translate the fleeting spectacle of modern life into art influenced generations of artists who followed, including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom shared his fascination with movement, spontaneity, and visual rhythm. His work also inspired later illustrators, designers, and photographers who admired his ability to merge reportage with elegance and emotion. Though underappreciated during his lifetime, Guys is now recognized as a key link between 19th-century realism and the birth of modernism, and his works are held in major institutions such as the Musee d'Orsay and the British Museum. His highest auction record was achieved by Ladies on the Balcony, which sold for approximately $23,000 at Christie's, New York, in 1998, underscoring his enduring appeal among collectors of both 19th-century and early modern art. After Constantin Guys Deux Femmes, Guys Verve, Guys Mourlot Freres, Guys Teriade, Guys 1939 lithograph, Guys velin du Marais, Guys Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Guys collectible print, Guys modernist lithograph.

Creation Year:
1939
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement Style:
French School
After:
Constantin Guys (1802 - 1892, French)
Period:
1930-1939
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216347992