Lucien Grandgerard (1880-1970) - Eau Forte - XX° Epoque Engraving - N° 11-34

Water Forte by Lucien Henri GRANDGÉRARD, He was born in 1880 in Nancy, died in 1970 in Perreux sur marne.

Rare original drypoint etching, Edition Numbered and counter signed in pencil. There stamp in red ink, Epoque 1920 - 1930 - 1940 which is the case in this superb engraving entitled
N° 11-34 - Mme. L.G. - 2° planche (Soit Mme. Lucienne Grandgérard) No print numbering

The dimensions are:
The etching 20 x 25 cm.
The sheet 30 x 42 cm.

A From 1906 onwards, he exhibited every year at the Salon des Artistes Français, becoming a member of its Committee and Jury. became a member of the Committee and Jury. Grand Prix du Portrait was awarded to him in 1933, and a Gold Medal for his talent the following year.

After the 14-18 war, he travelled extensively in Northern Europe, Provence and Italy. He painted landscapes, numerous portraits and many works dedicated to women bathing nymphs, land scape nudes and dancers.
His engraving work is very important, with etchings and dry points. He won a Silver Medal for engraving at the Salon des Artistes des Artistes Français in 1929 and a Gold Medal in 1932.

He livedin New York during the Second World War with his wife, the artist Mme.Lucienne Estival. He is a pupil of M. Bonnat, M. Jules Lefebvre and M. Luc Olivier Merson.
He exhibited at the exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, attended the Académie Jullian.