Masereel, Frans - Figures et Grimaces (1926)
Figures et Grimaces, by Frans Masereel, 1926, Ex Libris, Henry Irwin, se trouve ehez les Eerivains Reunis, 11, rue de l'Ancienne-Comedie, a Paris.Language: FrenchISBN: N/AWeight: 0.75 LbsCover: PaperbackCondition: Good (magnificent for its Age)Pages: ~150Year: 1926From AI: A striking collection of character studies and satirical vignettes, Figures et Grimaces (1926) showcases Frans Masereel’s masterful woodcut technique and unflinching eye for the human condition. Published in Paris by Les Écrivains Réunis, this volume is a vivid gallery of expressive faces and grotesque caricatures—both a celebration and critique of new-age life. Bold, dark, and often humorous, Masereel’s images distill emotion and social commentary into pure visual form. A rare and evocative work from the golden era of European graphic art.