Le Bar, C.1915

This is an original engraving by French artist Robert Bonfils.  The title is Le Bar, created and printed circa 1915.  This engraving is hand signed and numbered 30/40 in pencil.  The image measures 8 5/8X6 5/8 inches. Printed on a buff toned wove type sheet, very fine condition.  His career as an engraver began in 1913. He illustrated around thirty limited-edition books and engraved more than 250 plates, which were cataloged by J.-B. Thomé in 1937. For thirty-two years, he taught at the École Estienne and the Technical College for Young Women on Rue Duperré.  (docantic)