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Frelaut, Jean
A French painter and etcher, best known for his landscapes and seascapes of Brittany in a modern figurative style.
Short Biography
Frelaut, Jean was born on September 27, 1879, in Nantes, France. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His painted and graphic work primarily focuses on scenes from his native Brittany, employing a style influenced by Post-Impressionism. Although active during the flowering of the avant-garde, his work remained faithful to a more traditional modernism and he did not play a central role in the radical movements. His influence lies in the continuation of figurative art within the School of Paris.
Connection to the Book World
Frelaut was a respected etcher and illustrator. He provided etchings for various bibliophile editions of literary texts, often of a regional or nature-focused nature. His graphic work is characterized by detailed yet modern line work. His contribution to illustrated books is that of a skilled craftsman in the French graphic tradition, without the radical experiments of the avant-garde publishers.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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