MAX ERNST (1891-1976)
L'art de voir de Guillame Tempel, Le Degré 41 (Iliazd), Paris, 1964
the complete artist's book comprising one signed etching with aquatint in bistre on Japon paper, on Japon and smooth coated wove papers, signed by the publisher in pencil on the justification page, number 53 of 70, with title, text in French with twelve photographic reproductions in-texte and justification pages, and the original paper wrappers and envelope with design by Ernst and red announcement insert
Image: 7⁷⁄₈ x 2¹⁄₈ in. (200 x 52 mm.)
Sheet: 12¹⁄₄ x 8⁵⁄₈ in. (311 x 220 mm.)
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This booklet was published “for the exhibition from April 29 to May 30, 1964 at Point Cardinal of good sheets of etchings and writings by Max Ernst to illustrate the data of Guillaume Tempel brought to light by Iliazd to appear under the title (65) Maximiliana or the illegal exercise of astronomy ”. The text is notably composed of a short biographical introduction, and a chronology of Tempel's life, based on research carried out by Iliazd between 1962 and 1964 in France and Italy.