1949/59 Vintage JEAN COCTEAU French Artist Poet Theatre By KARSH Photo Art 12x16 For Sale

1949 Vintage JEAN COCTEAU Poetry Film Theatre France Art By

YOUSUF KARSH

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Photographer: Yousuf Karsh (Armenian born Canadian, 1908 - 2002) - Internationally renown Canadian photographer best known for iconic portraits of historical figures including world leaders, artists, writers, athletes, actors, intellectuals and more.
Subject:Portrait of french poet, novelist, playwright, critic, and film producer Jean Cocteau.
Date Of Negative:1949
Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Photogravure.
Date Of Print: 1959
Paper: Fine Héliomat paper made by Francais des Papiers in Paris, France.
Print Origin: Netherlands
Print/Plate Maker: Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem
Approximate Image Size: 11.75 x 9 inches
Mount Board Size: 12 x 16 inches
Mount Board Color: White
Print Border: No - full bleed print.
Condition Grade: Fine ++
Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials onto sturdy 4ply museum mat board.
Registered Vintage Pint Serial #: 52A5GP1-d
Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - individual hand signed COA
Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING
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