Briques et tuiles
A rare tête-exemplaire of Victor Segalen's poetic text, illustrated with an original aquatint signed by André Masson. This edition on luxurious Japon Torinoko paper is part of a limited print run of only 50 copies, the only ones to include the original artwork. The book exudes symbolism and modernity, reflecting the close collaboration between poet and visual artist in the early 20th century.
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Segalen, Victor
Masson, André
Briques et tuiles
1967 | Paris | Fata Morgana
Symbolist masterpiece with original aquatint by Masson.
A rare tête-exemplaire of Victor Segalen's poetic text, illustrated with an original aquatint signed by André Masson. This edition on luxurious Japon Torinoko paper is part of a limited print run of only 50 copies, the only ones to include the original artwork. The book exudes symbolism and modernity, reflecting the close collaboration between poet and visual artist in the early 20th century.
€1,500
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Format
In-4 (Quarto) approx. 25 × 32 cm
Edition Particulars
1 of 50 on Japon nacré Torinoko
Print Run
50
Copy Number
29
Paper
Japon nacré
Inscription
Signed by the Illustrator
Product DETAIL
The work offers poetic meditations by Victor Segalen, blending Eastern thought with symbolist aesthetics. The text evokes architectural and metaphysical motifs, questioning durability, tradition, and imagination in a reflective and evocative tone.
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