Rouault, Georges, Preface and Art; Introduction by Maurice Morel — LE MISERERE DE GEORGES ROUAULT

Paris, L'Etoile Filante, October, 1951. [ ] First French language reduced-format edition (edition of 475 copies produced in larger format in 1948). Hardback, octavo (appx 7x10 inches) (26cm), VG+ in G+ dj (dj in new protective mylar). 58 b&w gravure illustrations (most appx 14 x 20 cm with cutlines/captions printed in the artist's hand). Plate 36 repeated 4 times at the rear with 2 captions (English and French): "Various states of the same engraving, together with the final plate cancelled." Index des Planches at the rear. Illustrated dj clean, nice front panel, has a few short edge tears + 4cm tear along spine up from the heel. Book has very light bumps to corners and ends + ffep very small, neat bookplate. RWR5 Art French Painting Expressionism Good Very Good