1939 Photogravure Maximilien Luce Plasterer Neo-Impressionism Art French XAM1

This is an original 1939 black and white photogravure of "The Plasterer" by Maximilien Luce.

This scene captures plasterers at work, a shirtless man standing waving his shirt at the viewer. Scenes depicting the activities of individuals at work were a common theme for Luce.

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 9 inches; 19 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Luce, Maximilien. There is no visible artist signature.

Maximilien Luce

(13 March 1858 - 6 February 1941)

Maximilien Luce (1858-1941) was born in Paris, France. The son of a railwayman, Luce grew-up in the working class area of Montparnasse, studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs, became an an apprentice to a wood engraver, and finally entered the École des Beaux-Arts in 1877. In 1884, he began studying in the studio of Carolus Duran. Luce exhibited for the first time 1887 at the Salon des Indépendants.

Luce was a Neo-Impressionist, known best for his work in the Pointillist style. His subject is frequently landscapes or urban scenes emphasizing the activities of people at labor. He was an adherent to "extreme left-wing" ideas and an active anarchist with various groups throughout Paris. During World War I, Luce painted scenes of the daily struggle and horrors of the Great War. He died in Paris in 1941.

Keywords specific to this image: Montparnasse, Pissaro, Street Scene, Impressionism, Pointillism, Urban Life

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