Marshal Pilsudski in 13 caricatures by Zdzislaw Czemanski, 1931

Zdzislaw Czemanski and Jan Lechoń - Marshal Pilsudski - 13 caricatures.
Published in Paris by Librairie franco-polonaise et étrangère in 1931.
First edition, complete.
Limited edition of 500 numbered pieces, this one no. 24.
Dimensions: 54 x 42 cm

In-folio format in sheets with 13 chromolithographic caricatures of Zdzislaw Czemanski, all protected by snakes, a map of the Kingdom of Poland from 1761 signed in French and a preface in Polish by Jan Lechoń about the artist Zdzislaw Czermanski.

With a beautiful inscription on the title page, "In memory of an evening that, thanks to our friendship and cheerfulness, changed my life. Nina Pariere Nice, May 21, 1982.

Portfolio complete. Destroyed wrapper, signs of wear characteristic of age. Interior clean and boards well preserved. Map of Poland slightly yellowed, with tears.

Zdzislaw Czermanski (1900-1970) - Polish graphic artist, caricaturist. He studied drawing under Professor Kazimierz Sichulski in Lviv. He served in the Polish Legions. After World War I, he cooperated with various magazines, including the weekly "Szczutek".
He became particularly famous for his caricatures of Jozef Pilsudski. It is said that the Marshal liked these caricatures so much that he had them hung in the Belvedere.

Provenance: Princess Celine Sapieha, cousin and closest relative of Count Jacob Potocki.