Hoofdletter I
1907
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
132; 140
About this artwork
Eerste blad van het eerste hoofdstuk uit het boek "Riquet à la Houppe" (Riquet met de kuif). De hoofdletter I geïntegreerd in een voorstelling. Een jong meisje, op de rug gezien, kijkt naar mannen die aan het werk zijn. Onder de afbeelding tekst en bloemenranken. Op verso tekst.
Art Historical Context
**Hoofdletter I** (1907) is a delicate wood engraving by Lucien Parro, the son of Impressionist master Camille Pissarro. Measuring just 132 × 140 mm, this piece serves as the opening leaf of the first chapter in *Riquet à la Houppe* (Riquet with the Tuft a fairy tale by Charles Perra published by the Eragny, which Lucien co-founded with his wife Esther England. The work exemplifies the revival of fine book arts at the turn of the 20th century, blending narrative illustration with typography in the tradition of livres d'artiste. At its heart, the capital letter "I" seamlessly integrates into a...
About the Artist
Lucien Pissarro · 1863–1944
Lucien Pissarro (1863–1944) stands as a unique bridge between French Impressionism and British modernism, successfully navigating multiple artistic movements and mediums throughout his seven-decade career. Born in Paris as the eldest son of the celebrated Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, Lucien inherited not only his father's artistic talent but also his commitment to innovation and experim...