Alexandre LUNOIS

One of the most accomplished color lithographers of the Belle Epoque, Alexander Lunois (1863-1916).  Precocious in his artistic talent, it took him awhile to move away from the lithographic craft of reproducing other artists’ work.  By circa 1890 Lunois did start to translate his own compositions, some of which were first painted, into color lithography.  He is today often not well-regarded because of his choice of subject.  Having traveled whenever time and finances permitted, many prints have a “touristy” feel.  This should not obscure the fact that his lithography is amongst the most accomplished at the time, and since.  His painterly style is extremely fine, and he is known to have taught Auguste Clot, who went on to print the lithographs of many impressionists, most everything he knew.
Alexandre Lunois - Le Magasin des Nouveautes - Le Bon Marche en 1900 - detail Sold
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The Novelty Store

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Le Magasin des Nouveautés or Le Bon Marché (original French title) Color lithograph printed on wove BFK Rives paper, 1902.Reference: BN-IFF 68.Publ...

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Alexandre Lunois - Buveuse d'Absinthe - Ansinthe Drinker - color lithograph - addiction Sold
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Absinthe Drinker

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Buveuse d’Absinthe (original French title) Color lithograph printed on white wove paper, 1894.Reference: BN-IFF 61.Edition unknown, but certainly s...

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Alexandre Lunois - Les Encheres - The Auction - female auctioneer about to sell a lot - detail
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The Auction

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Les Enchères (French title) Lithograph printed on wove chine paper. Reference: not listed in BN-IFF.It’s unclear that this composition was ever pri...

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Alexandre Lunois - L'Illumination - Estampe Originale - trail proof - detail Sold
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The Light

LUNOIS, Alexandre

L’Illumination (original French title) Lithograph printed in five colors on tan wove paper, 1893. References: Stein & Karshan 43; Boyer & C...

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Les Panaderos Sold
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Les Panaderos

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Ref: BN-IFF 116. Printed on thin laid japon paper. Signed and dated in the stone.

La Loge Sold
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La Loge

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Color lithograph on chine volant paper, 1917. Signed in blue pencil by the artist.

Entree de la Cuadrilla Sold
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Entree de la Cuadrilla

LUNOIS, Alexandre

Ref: BN-IFF. 85. From the edition of 25 with remarque. From the edition of about 100. Numbered 36. From the series "La Corrida".