The Institut français du Royaume-Uni in South Kensington held an exhibition of work by French cartoonist Jean-Pierre Desclozeaux in January and February of 1982. It was the artist's first showing in England. The exhibit featured a sampling of the artist's vibrant watercolors. The catalogue has an appreciative introduction by Ronald Searle. John and Therese Wright's copy has some foxing on the cover, but it boasts an inscription by the artist in multicolored pencil.
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| The Institut français du Royaume-Uni, London Desclozeaux, 1982 |
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| Slightly foxed—but still desirable |
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| Spine view |
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| Inscription by Jean-Pierre Desclozeaux |
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| "Apropos Desclozeaux" by Ronald Searle |
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| Desclozeaux eBay Listing Ended November 18, 2019 |
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| Desclozeaux eBay Item Description |
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| eBay Bid History One stealthy bid at the auction close. |
Note: I'm almost certain that perfectly-centered Searle signature is a printed one that appears in every copy of the catalogue. Anyone with a copy who can confirm or refute this should get in touch.
This is the first appearance of Jean-Pierre Desclozeaux on Attempted Bloggery. Readers with examples of his original art are encouraged to share them here by submitting scans or photos.
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