ALEXEIEFF, Alexandre. Illustrations for André Malraux's La tentation de l'Occident. Paris: 1970. 45.2 x 31.5cm (17 3/4" x 12 3/8"), image size 23.5 x 17cm (9 1/4" x 6 11/16"). A suite of seven color engravings, produced using the electrolytic deposition process, invented by Alexeieff himself in 1950, and considered one of the major technical innovations in modern engraving. The images were created to illustrate the novel entitled La tentation de l'occident for its incarnation in the first edition of the Collected Works (Paris: Gallimard, 1970) of Alexeieff's long-time friend Andre Malraux. The present separate suite was created for the deluxe issue and is number 58 of 90 copies. Each of the images is signed and hand-numbered by Alexeieff, and protected by a tissue guard. Contained in the original plain paper portfolio. Fine.

• Category: Inscribed / Signed
• Keywords: Art · france · illustrated · Russian · SIGNED
• Language: Deutsch
• Inventory number: 9327LB

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