LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA: SOMILIS, FROM A BOOK OF CATS

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LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA: SOMILIS, FROM A BOOK OF CATS By Leonard Tsuhuharu Foujita (1886-1968), signed Foujita France, dated 1929 Somilis, from A Book of Cats Etching on handmade Arches paper, signed 嗣治 Foujita, 1929, published by Covici-Friede, New York, 1930. Stamped to the bottom-right ‘Made in France’. Foujita had a great fondness for cats and often included them in his paintings. In fact, he is sometimes referred to as the Cat Painter and is credited with popularizing the idea of the ‘artist and cat’ archetype. A Book of Cats is Foujita’s most beloved work and is “certainly one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence” (Sam Kalda, Of Cats and Men, 2017, p. 43). SIZE of the sheet 32.4 x 25 cm Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a celebrated Japanese-French painter known for his unique blend of traditional Japanese art and Western modernism. His works featured bold outlines, flat colors, and strong design, often depicting portraits of women, cats, and scenes from everyday life. Foujita was an active member of the School of Paris, a group of international artists who converged in Paris in the early 20th century. His close friendships with prominent artists, including Modigliani and Picasso, contributed to the development of modern art movements in France and beyond. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related etching by Leonard Foujita at the Perlman Teaching Musum, Carleton College Art Collection, Minnesota, accession number 1997.403. Auction comparison: For the entire book featuring 20 prints see Bonhams, Fine Books & Manuscripts, 11 December 2013, New York, lot 1364 (sold for USD 68,750 or approx. EUR 83,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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