1940s Prints and Multiples

Rare Set of Four Original Color WDCT Skira 1943 after RABELAIS (François). The Horrible and Terrible Deeds and Prowess of the Renowned Pantagruel, King of the Dipsodes, Son of the ...

Medium: Engraving on vélin du Marais paper Year: 1948 Paper Size: 12.25 x 9.125 inches; image size: 6.625 x 5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the v...

Henri Matisse, French (1869 - 1954) - Two Faces, Year: 1948, Medium: Etching on Arches, Image Size: 11 x 13.75 inches, Size: 13 x 19.75 in. (33.02 x 50.17 cm), Provenance: From the ...

Medium: Lithograph on vélin Hamilton Kilmory paper Year: 1947 Paper Size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the folio, Rembrandt, Drawings...

Still Life is an original artwork realized by Filippo De Pisis in the 1940s. Original black and white lithograph on paper. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the l...

Marc Chagall, Russian (1887 - 1985) - Les Ames Mortes Vignette Plate 5, Year: 1948, Medium: Etching on Arches, Image Size: 9.25 x 7.25 inches, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), P...

'Formal Samoan Meal' by Marion Osborn Cunningham, 1948. New York Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum, National Gallery, San Francisco Ar...

Medium: Lithograph and stencil on vélin Polifilo paper Year: 1947 Paper Size: 10.24 x 13.78 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the folio, I...

This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of t...

Image dimensions: 28x18 cm. Edition of only 30 prints, numbered and hand signed. Excellent conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in...

Artist: Byron Browne (after), American (1907 - 1961) Title: Sousaphone Player in Marching Band Year: circa 1940 Medium: Collotype, signed in the plate Image Size: 26.5 x 20.5 in. (67...

Naval Battle is an etching realized in the 1940s by R. Zeeman. With the stamp of "Collezione Pugliese" on the rear. The state of preservation of the art...

Medium: Lithograph on vélin paper, hinged on archival backing paper, as issued Year: 1967 Paper Size: 17.32 x 14.17 inches (backing paper size) Inscription: Signed in the plate and u...

In 1941, a captivating original travel poster by Walter Herdeg unveiled the timeless allure of Montreux, Switzerland. Instead of showcasing typical vistas or landmarks, the poster offered a unique perspective, capturing the essence of Montreux's charm and beauty. Through its evocative imagery and elegant design, Herdeg's poster transported viewers to the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva, where Montreux's serene ambiance and breathtaking scenery awaited. The poster's subtle palette and graceful lines hinted at the town's tranquil atmosphere, inviting travelers to indulge in moments of relaxation and rejuvenation amidst nature's splendor. Herdeg's choice to feature Montreux in the poster spoke to the town's status as a coveted destination renowned for its natural beauty and cultural richness. Nestled between the lake and the mountains, Montreux exuded a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication, drawing visitors from far and wide to experience its idyllic setting and vibrant cultural scene. By capturing the essence of Montreux in his poster, Herdeg offered viewers a glimpse into the town's enchanting ambiance and alluring attractions. Whether it was the tranquil waters of Lake Geneva, the majestic Alps towering in the distance, or the charming streets lined with Belle Époque architecture...

Image dimensions: 16 x 12 cm. L'Arbre du Plaisir is a black and white linocut on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1945 by the Italian satiric master Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-...

Medium: Lithograph on vélin paper, hinged on archival backing paper, as issued Year: 1967 Paper Size: 17.32 x 14.17 inches (backing paper size) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, ...

Black and white lithograph realized by Orfeo Tamburi on a text by Giorgio Vigolo. Good conditions except for some folds, foxings and yellowing of paper. The text is hand signed by ...

Original lithograph, hand signed by the artist Giorgio De Chirico on the lower right. This print is from the Suite "Apocalisse". Very good conditions. Includes Passepartout : 69 x 49...

Original b/w Lithograph realized by Marino Marini in 1944. Hand signed and dated. Good conditions except for some minor foxing. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing...

Souvenirs is an original woodcut on paper realized by André Roland Brudieux in 1940s. Including a white cardboard passepartout (49 x 34 cm). Monogram of the artist (AP) on the right...

The circa 1940 original poster for BSA bicycles, with its captivating slogan "Lead the way on your BSA," encapsulates the spirit of adventure and freedom associated with cycling duri...

Edipe is an original Etching print realized by the artist Paul Titeux de La Croix. Hand Signed and dated on the right corner. On the left corner titled "E...

Modella nello studio is a beautiful original lithograph on paper, realized by the Italian master Felice Casorati in 1946. Hand-signed in pencil "F. Casorati" on the lower left margi...

This work, composed entirely by Pierre Bonnard, contains the letters or "correspondences" of his youth, illustrated specially by the artist with line drawings in ink & pencil (purpl...

Josef Albers Astatic (Danilowitz 116), 1944 Woodcut on Japanese nacre kozo paper Signed in pencil and dated 44 (lower right) Titled Astatic and numbered 5/35 (lo...

Nudes is an original modern artwork realized by the Hungarian artist Amerigo Tot (Fehérvárcsurgó, 1909 - Rome, 1984) in 1945. Original woodcut print on I...

Ex Libris Romeo Laanlan is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s. Original Red and Black wood on ivory-colored paper. The work is glued on cardboard. Total d...

Edition of 300 copies, 116 pp, including 27 original color lithographs by Antoni Clavé, including 8 out of text. Editions Galatea, Paris. Copy on Velin de Rives paper, in very good...

To see our other World War Two pictures and posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Frank Wootton (1914 - 1998) Britain Del...

Modella nello studio is an original lithograph realized by the Italian artist Felice Casorati (1883-1963) in 1946. Hand-signed and numbered in pencil "F. Casorati" on the lower marg...

Artist: Harry Bertoia Title: Untitled 4 Year: circa 1945 Medium: Monoprint on Rice Paper Paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Frame: 14.5 x 17.5 inches

Videcoq's original poster for the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace, created in 1942, is a work of art that reflects the sporting spirit and elegance associated with winter activities at the time. The poster embodies the Federation's dynamism and commitment to promoting ice sports in France. The color palette chosen by Videcoq reinforces the poster's wintry atmosphere. Shades of blue, white and gray evoke the freshness and beauty of ice and snow. This subtle use of color creates a pleasing visual contrast. The careful typography, with the name "Fédération Française des Sports de Glace" in capital letters, reinforces the association with the sports organization and its role in promoting ice sports. Additional information is presented in a clear and balanced way. VIdecoq's poster captures the enthusiasm and grace of ice sports in their heyday. It celebrates the commitment...

Danza di Scheletri is an original Lithograph realized by Italian artist Carlo Carrà in 1944, signed in the plate, the edition of 55 copies, by La Conchigl...

Butterfly is an original artwork realized by the french artist Jean Lurçat (1892 Bruyeres - 1966 St.-Paul-de-Vence) Lithograph print, mid-20th century. Very good conditions. J...

Motivo is an original modern artwork realized by Nicola Ciarletta and Giovanni Omiccioli. Black and white lithograph realized by Giovanni Omiccioli. and a text by Nicola Ciarletta ...

Owen Miller (Auckland 1907-London 1960) Barrister: You've got a good case - Handle with Care Original poster c. 1943 Printed for HMSO by Fosh and Cross Ltd for the Ministry of Aircra...

Turtle is an original artwork realized by the french artist Jean Lurçat (1892 Bruyeres - 1966 St.-Paul-de-Vence) Lithograph print, mid-20th century. Perfect conditions. Jean L...

Image dimensions: 28 x 18 cm. The Fire is an original artwork realized by Gu Yuan in 1947. Original xylograph on watermarked paper. Signed and dated in pencil on the lower right. ...

L'uomo nel Pozzo is the eleventh issue of the collection "Concilium Lithographicum" curated by Dora Broussard and printed in Rome by the Istituto Grafico Tiberino in 1946. Composed ...

Joe Jones Fishing Village, 1949 Signed in pencil lower right margin Lithograph on wove paper Image 9 5/16 x 12 9/16 inches Sheet 12 x 15 15/16 inches From the edition of 250 The initial details of Jones' career are sparse, and this is intentional. The young artist was engaged in a process of self-reinvention, crafting a persona. When he submitted a work to the Sixteen Cities Exhibition at New York City's Museum of Modern Art in 1933, he briefly characterized himself: "Born St. Louis, 1909, self-taught. " Jones intentionally portrayed himself to the art community as an authentic working-class figure, backed by a compelling history. He was the youngest of five children in a family led by a one-armed house painter from St. Louis, a Welsh immigrant, and his German American spouse. At the age of ten, Jones found himself in a Missouri reformatory due to authorities' concerns over his graffiti activities. After completing elementary school, he traveled by freight car to California and back, even being arrested for vagrancy in Pueblo, Colorado. Returning to St. Louis, he attempted to settle down by working alongside his father. Yet, Jones felt a profound restlessness and was drawn toward a more elevated artistic pursuit in his late teenage years. He discovered a local collective of budding artists that formed St. Louis’s "Little Bohemia," sharing a studio and providing mutual support until he managed to secure his own modest workspace in a vacant garage. Jones’s initial creations comprised still lifes, landscapes, and poignant portraits of those close to him. These subjects were not only accessible but also budget-friendly, as hiring models was beyond his means. He depicted himself, his father, mother, and eventually, his wife. In December 1930, at the age of 21, Jones wed Freda Sies, a modern dancer and political activist who was four years older than him. By 1933, Jones had started gaining noteworthy local recognition through a solo exhibition at the Artists’ Guild of Saint Louis. Of the twenty-five paintings on display, one, titled River Front (private collection, previously with Hirschl and Adler Galleries), was selected to illustrate a feature article about his show in The Art Digest (February 15, 1933, p. 9). Shortly before this exhibition, a young surgeon named Dr. Robert Elman took an interest in Jones’s art, purchasing several pieces and forming a group of potential patrons committed to providing the emerging artist with a monthly stipend in exchange for art. This group was officially known as the "Co-operative Art Society," but it was informally dubbed the "Joe Jones Club. " Jones became an active participant in the St. Louis artistic scene, particularly within its bohemian segments. He embraced modernism and was a founding member of the "New Hat" movement in 1931, a playful rebellion against the conservative and traditional mainstream art establishment. The summer of 1933 marked a significant shift in Jones’s journey. Sponsored by a dedicated ally, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Jones, along with Freda and Green, embarked on an eastward road trip. In Washington, D. C., they explored the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Freer Gallery (part of the Smithsonian Institution), the Library of Congress, and Mount Vernon. Following this whirlwind of art and American culture, they made their way to New York, where they visited various museums and galleries, including a stop at The New School for Social Research, which featured notable contemporary murals by fellow Missourian Thomas Hart Benton and the politically active Mexican artist, José Clemente Orozco. From June through August, Jones and Freda resided in the artist colony of Provincetown, Massachusetts, later returning home via Detroit to see Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry mural housed at the Detroit Institute of Fine Arts. While Elizabeth Green allegedly hoped that Jones would refine his artistic skills under the guidance of Charles Hawthorne or Richard Miller in Provincetown, Jones followed a different path. Rather than pursuing conservative mentors, he connected with an engaging network of leftist intellectuals, writers, and artists who dedicated their time to reading Marx and applying his theories to the American landscape. Jones's reaction to the traditional culture of New England was captured in his statement to a reporter from the St. Louis Post Dispatch: “Class consciousness . . . that’s what I got of my trip to New England. Those people [New Englanders] are like the Chinese—ancestor worshipers. They made me realize where I belong” (September 21, 1933). The stark social divisions he witnessed there prompted him to embrace his working-class identity even more fervently. Upon returning to St. Louis, he prominently identified himself as a Communist. This newfound political stance created friction with some of his local supporters. Many of his middle-class advocates withdrew their backing, likely influenced not only by Jones’s politics but also by his flamboyant and confrontational demeanor. In December 1933, Jones initiated a complimentary art class for unemployed individuals in the Old Courthouse of St. Louis, the same location where the Dred Scott case was deliberated and where slave auctions formerly took place. Concurrently, the St. Louis Art League was offering paid courses. Emphasizing the theme of social activism, with a studio adorned with Soviet artwork, Jones’s institution operated for just over a year before being removed from the courthouse by local officials. The school’s political focus and unconventional teaching practices, along with its inclusion of a significant number of African American students during a period marked by rigid racial segregation, certainly contributed to its challenges. Under Jones’s guidance, the class created a large chalk pastel mural on board, measuring 16 by 37 feet, titled Social Unrest in St. Louis. Mural painting posed no challenge for the former housepainter, who was adept at handling large wall surfaces. His first significant commission in St. Louis in late 1931 was a mural that celebrated the city’s industrial and commercial fortitude for the local radio station, KMOX. This mural, aimed at conveying optimism amid severe economic hardship, showcased St. Louis's strengths in a modernist approach. When Jones resumed mural work in late 1933, his worldview had evolved considerably. The mural produced for the school in the courthouse, conceived by Jones, featured scenes of modern St. Louis selected to highlight political messages. Jones had observed the technique of utilizing self-contained scenes to craft visual narratives in the murals he encountered in the East. More locally, this compositional strategy was commonly employed by the renowned Missouri artist...

Artist's proof. Hand signed and dated. Excellent conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an art...

An original poster made in 1942, in the middle of the World War when France was partly occupied. The war effort had to be supported and all the communicatio...

Marc Chagall, Russian (1887 - 1985) - Les Ames Mortes Vignette Plate 8, Year: 1948, Medium: Etching on Arches, Image Size: 9.25 x 7.25 inches, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), P...

Ex Libris Alma Parna is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the first half of the 20th Century. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. The work is glued on ...

Ex Libris Pokomskij is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s Original woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Sigled in pencil on the lower margin. The work is g...

Ex Lisbris Jerzego is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. The work is glued on cardboard...

Ex Libris Potomskiej is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original Colored woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Sigled in pencil on the...

Ex Libris Wagnerow is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. The work is glued on cardboar...

Ex Libris Pokomskiego is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Sigled in pencil on the lower ma...

Ex Libris Pokomskiego is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Sigled in pencil on the low...

Ex Libris Helkama is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 1940s. Original B/W woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. The work is glued on cardboard. Hand-signed in ...

Original poster created by Delpy around 1945 to promote tourism in Spain. Tourism - Château - Spain Spanish National Office of Tourism Printed by Fournier in Vitoria

Aaron Bohrod City Park, Winter, circa 1945 Signed in pencil lower right margin Lithograph on wove paper Image 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches From the edition of 250 Aaron Bohrod's work has ...

The Cultivation of Dictators is an original woodcut print by Primo Zeglio in the 1940s. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced composition.

A mid-century, stone lithograph titled 'Sylvia' by Nura Woodson Ulreich (American, 1899-1950), created in 1943 and with certification of authenticity stam...

Merenda in campagna is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Luigi Bartolini (1892-1963) in 1943. Etching and watercolor. Hand-signed, and dated in pencil on the lower...

Merenda in campagna is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Luigi Bartolini (1892-1963) in 1943. Etching and watercolor. Hand-signed, and dated in pencil on the lower...

Hand signed. Edition of 121 copies printed by Igino Alessandrini. One of the only 15 prints in Roman Numerals on light blue Fabriano Paper. Image dimensions: 46 x 30 cm. Bibliograph...

Bull is an original contemprary artwork realized by unknown artist in 1946.. Original etching on ivory paper. Image Dimensions: 18 x 13.5 cm Illegible Hand-signed in pencil by th...

Original J. Delaitre Early Television Poster “who is ahead of progress" – A Rare Vintage Gem. Archival linen backed in A- condition, ready to frame. There was a center horizont...