Our History. Job, Delagrave, Paris, 1931. Eleven Large Format Posters.

Our History. JOB, Delagrave, Paris, 1931.
Eleven large-format posters. Series of eleven old posters lithographed in superb colors.
Each represents a famous episode in the History of France.
This is the last great work of Jacques Onfroy de Bréville.
The compositions are simplified but retain the strength and authenticity of the illustrations of one of the greatest French historical image makers.
The complete series consists of twelve posters.
No.2: "Charlemagne and the schoolchildren" is missing.)

1. Vercingetorix surrenders to Caesar
2. Charlemagne and the schoolchildren, (missing)
3. Feudalism
4. Joan of Arc leaves for Chinon
5. Interview at the camp Drap d'or
6. Entry of Henry IV into Paris
7. Richelieu and Cinq-Mars
8. Louis XIV at Versailles
9. The homeland in danger
10. Napoleon on Saint Helena
11. Capture of the Smala of Abd-el-Kader
12. The Great War 1914-1918

Artist: Job (Jacques Onfroy de Bréville) 1858-1931
dimensions: 105 x 86 cm
condition:  good condition, except small tears on the: No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
All are originals of the period
Note: I invite you to read and look carefully at the ad and photos. Thank you.