La Dernière Nuit
Laurens, Henri. Eluard, Paul
Paris. 1942
An exceptional copy of Eluard's 'La Derniere Nuit' with illustrations by Laurens.
From the edition limited to 65 numbered copies signed by the artist and poet, with this one of 53 on vélin d'Arches.
An excellent copy with the suite by Laurens printed in 4 different colours: Blue, brown, grey / black and ochre.
A clandestinely printed edition, intended for the trusted friends of the artist, Henri Laurens, and the poet, Paul Eluard. La Dernière Nuit consists of seven 'poèmes de résistance' denouncing oppression allied with Laurens' powerful frontispiece.
From the edition limited to 65 numbered copies signed by the artist and poet, with this one of 53 on vélin d'Arches.
An excellent copy with the suite by Laurens printed in 4 different colours: Blue, brown, grey / black and ochre.
A clandestinely printed edition, intended for the trusted friends of the artist, Henri Laurens, and the poet, Paul Eluard. La Dernière Nuit consists of seven 'poèmes de résistance' denouncing oppression allied with Laurens' powerful frontispiece.
[12 unnumbered leaves]. Large 12mo. Frontispiece engraving, designed and engraved by Henri Laurens and signed 'HL' in the plate, printed in 5 different colours. Original publisher's printed wrappers.
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