Paul Jouve (1878-1973) - "Les Méharistes", circa 1931 Indian ink, pencil and gouache highlights.

Fabulous drawing of camel drivers on dromedaries by Paul Jouve.
Paul Jouve was a French illustrator and sculptor who was fascinated by animals from an early age, discovering them at the Museum and in Paris zoos. He is the most famous animal painter of the Art Deco period.
In 1931, Paul Jouve set sail for Africa from Bordeaux. He made his way to Dakar, and embarked on a journey from Senegal to Sudan, Niger and Dahomey.
It was during this trip that he produced numerous drawings and paintings of méharistes and Touaregs. Our drawing comes from this trip, as does the oil on cardboard depicting a Niger Mehari also on display in our gallery.
These travel drawings enabled the artist to study new animals and represent the peoples he discovered. On his return to France, he produced numerous lithographs and compositions based on his travel notes and sketches.
Paul Jouve's original paintings and drawings are rare and highly sought-after.
The work was produced on paper using a variety of techniques, both dry, pencil and wet, Indian ink and gouache marking the artist's technical virtuosity.
<meta charset="utf-8" />Dimensions: H. 30cm L. 22.5cm
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Fabulous drawing of Méharistes on dromedaries by Paul Jouve.
Paul Jouve was a French illustrator and sculptor, captivated by animals from a young age, exploring them at the Museum and Parisian zoos. He is the most renowned animal painter of the Art Deco period.
In 1931, Paul Jouve set off for Africa from Bordeaux, reaching Dakar and embarking on a journey from Senegal to Sudan, Niger, and Dahomey. It was during this expedition that he created numerous drawings and paintings of Méharistes and Tuaregs. Our drawing originates from this voyage, much like the oil on cardboard depicting a Niger Méhari, also featured in our gallery.
These travel drawings allowed the artist to study new animals and represent the peoples he encountered. Upon returning to France, he produced numerous lithographs and compositions based on his travel notes and sketches. Original paintings and drawings by Paul Jouve are rare and highly sought after.
The artwork was created on paper using various techniques, both dry, such as pencil, and wet, such as India ink and gouache, showcasing the artist's technical virtuosity.

Dimensions: H. 30cm L. 22.5cm
Height: 11.811 inches Width: 8.858 inches

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