Ne Buvez Jamais d’Eau [Don't Drink the Water]

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Ne Buvez Jamais d’Eau [Don’t Drink the Water]

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Framed size: 16.25 in. (h) x 20.25 in. (w) x 1 in. (d)

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Animals, Bright Colors, Children, Decorative Accent, Etching, Figurative, Framed, Intaglio Print, Nature, Portraits and People, Pre-War Twentieth Century, Prints & Multiples, Redon, Social Commentary and History, Whimsy and Humor

About the work

Jules Georges Redon was a figural artist known for his humorous portrayals of children and animals. He also produced numerous posters, many of which remain treasured parts of French history. He did a great deal of work for the cabarets and restaurants in his Montmartre neighborhood, including humorous covers for menus.

This work likely was created to serve as a menu cover—desirable for the restaurant owner who wanted to motivate customers to purchase wine instead of water!

The text to the lower margin reads “Ne buvez jamais d’eau” [“Never drink the water”].

Attributes	Value
Medium	Etching, Intaglio, Print
Date	1920-1940
Framing	Custom framed and matted using conservation materials
Condition	Very Good Condition
Signing, Dating, and Titling	Signed in the plate
Type	Old Etchings