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Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle) (M., K., J. 14)
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PAUL GAUGUIN (1848-1903)
Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle) (M., K., J. 14)
woodcut in colors, 1893-4, on heavy Japon, M., K., J.'s state IVc (of IVd), from the edition of about 25 or 30, a very fine impression of this rare woodcut printed by Louis Roy, the sheet toned, minor surface soiling, pale mat staining, a 2-in. horizontal softly rubbed line (an intentional printing technique of Gauguin's), a few pale foxmarks visible in the yellow, otherwise in good condition, framed
B. 14 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (357 x 206 mm.)
S. 15 5/8 x 9 13/16 in. (397 x 248 mm.)
Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle) (M., K., J. 14)
woodcut in colors, 1893-4, on heavy Japon, M., K., J.'s state IVc (of IVd), from the edition of about 25 or 30, a very fine impression of this rare woodcut printed by Louis Roy, the sheet toned, minor surface soiling, pale mat staining, a 2-in. horizontal softly rubbed line (an intentional printing technique of Gauguin's), a few pale foxmarks visible in the yellow, otherwise in good condition, framed
B. 14 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (357 x 206 mm.)
S. 15 5/8 x 9 13/16 in. (397 x 248 mm.)
Provenance
Private American Collection.
Allan Frumkin Gallery, Inc., Chicago.
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1973.
Allan Frumkin Gallery, Inc., Chicago.
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1973.
Exhibited
The Art Institute of Chicago, Graphic Modernism, Selections from the Francey and Dr. Martin L. Gecht Collection, November 2003-January 2004, p. 10, no. 10 (illustrated in color, p. 12).