Chéri Hérouard — Gibier d'amour — 1920s
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Game of Love
Chéri Hérouard had a long and prolific history with the early xxth century French magazine La Vie Parisienne, creating cover illustrations, many of which were ribald and/or risque. Here is a gorgeous print that was also one of those covers—with a Leyendecker feel to the composition, if not the execution.
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There is an echo of shapes in this piece, the wing of the hawk and the dress for a start
Yes indeed. It's got a wonderful pattern of shapes jutting into the negative space .
Today, Herouard is also well known for his erotic work under Herric name...
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