The Little Flowers of St. Francis

Various artists/makers

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Prospectus for 'Les Petites Fleurs de St. François', translated by Maurice Beaufreton.
The book originally had 307 wood engravings, culs de lampe, ornamental letters and decorative borders. There were a total of 350 editions, of which 3 are on verge d'Arches paper with the wood engravings handcolored with watercolor by Émile Bernard. Additionally, 25 were printed 'hors commerce' by Marthe Fréquet on a hand press (such as this one). All editions were published by Ambroise Vollard.

The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Emile Bernard (French, Lille 1868–1941 Paris), Woodcut, black and brown ink

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The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Emile Bernard (French, Lille 1868–1941 Paris), Woodcut, black and brown ink
The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Emile Bernard (French, Lille 1868–1941 Paris), Woodcut, black and brown ink
The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Emile Bernard (French, Lille 1868–1941 Paris), Woodcut, black and brown ink
The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Emile Bernard (French, Lille 1868–1941 Paris), Woodcut, black and brown ink

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