The importance of narrative when it comes to enjoying art cannot be overstated. While esthetic delight is equally valid as a starting point, most of us who feel nourished by the arts, know that how and why we became engrossed...
In 1888 Henri Rivière met Eugénie Ley, who was to become his wife in 1895. Rivière recalls in his memoirs that thanks to her prudent management of their finances, starting in the early 1890s, the young couple was able to...
A commentary about the historic context and importance of this portfolio can be found at the bottom of this page, below the images. A printer-friendly pdf of this information can be downloaded here. Maurice DENIS (1870-1943) Amour : douze lithographies en couleurs (original...
Summertime is when art dealers plan their fall and winter activities. Normally we at Mesh would now be looking towards the New York Print Fairs which take place in late October. This year we’ll be sitting these out. A number...
The Théâtre Libre was created in 1887 by André Antoine (1858-1943). The theater lasted through April 1896, but only through spring of 1894 under the direction of Antoine. The theater’s first performance took place on March 30th on the Passage...
This is the second of three articles devoted to art collecting. This one is written by David Kabakoff, a friend of the gallery, whose unique collecting perspective we wanted to highlight. This article appeared originally in the April, 2019 issue...
Once in a while, even a jaded art dealer reconnects with the excitement of discovering or rediscovering something new… I kid, of course. Even after 20 years buying and selling art, the pleasure of holding a beautiful print, drawing or...
A commentary about the historic context and importance of this portfolio can be found at the bottom of this page, below the images. A printer-friendly pdf of this information can be downloaded here. Edouard VUILLARD (1868-1940) Paysages et Intérieurs (original...
This is our third installment documenting the 100 prints published by L'Estampe Originale from 1893 to 1895. Album three is illustrated below. A printer-friendly pdf of this information can be downloaded here. If you're interested in Album one, you can find it HERE.If you're...
