1920's Rene Hermann-Paul Woodcut (bois sur coleurs), 'Carmen' France
This fabulous image was one of 13 by Hermann-Paul in the 1927 Editions De La Cite Des Livres of Prosper Merimee's 'Carmen' publ. by Castellan & Cie, Paris - this is an aquatint from a 1926 sample book featuring 'illustrations and representative page from 25 Fine French Press Publishers' (not taken from the Merimee book). With text verso.
Measures: sheet - 12 3/4" x 9 1/2", image - 7" x 5 1/4" approx.
Condition: very good, w.o tears, fold, markings, very light overall age tone on thicker paper