Hand-Colored vintage twentieth-century lithographs on Arches Vellum. “Les Belles Images D’Epinal Pellerin Coloriees a la main sur velin d’arches,” 1977, set of two prints. “The Beautiful Images of Epinal,” works from the French School. Includes “Colas et Colette” and “Spahi.” Engravings colored by Amin. Housed in publisher’s wraps. Very good vintage condition.
Colas et Colette – “meets her in a wood, tenderly takes her in his arms and she flirts. ‘Observe how it is done!’” Les heureuses victimes; The Happy Victims (D’hachette jean-pierre Fourquet).
Spahi – Eugene Leliepvre “Les Cavaliers” interpretation, signed in-plate by Job. French military uniform plate; Moroccan / Algerian / Turkish / North African / Ottoman Empire cavalry, equestrian military, French colonial history.
Each plate is approximately 13 x 10 inches.