1919 Umberto Brunelleschi La Guirlande La Leçon, Barbier

La Leçon bien apprise by George Barbier
6 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches
LGU26 $135

This rare and highly decorative art deco periodical, Brunelleschi's La Guirlande Album Mensuel D'art et Littérature was published in only 800 copies, of 11 issues total, it showcases all the notable artistic talents of the genre — Georges Barbier, Umberto Brunelleschi, Domergue, Cadogan, Bonnette, Blanche, A. Rome, Cito, Tacquoy, Wegener and more. Brunelleschi was the editor as well as contributing many illustrations and Jean Saude was responsible for the vibrant pochoir coloring. Both Barbier and Brunelleschi were at the height of their artistic life and La Guirlande reflects the strength of their talents.

The paper is mostly creamy, with a few prints being somewhat darker, with edge toning on some which in no way detracts from their beauty. Some prints are on a different card stock from most and all have brilliant pochoir colours and no foxing.