Description
Sardiniers-1920s French Maritime Woodcut by Charles-Jean Hallo
A 1922 black and white woodcut print by Charles-Jean Hallo (1882-1969), titled “Sardiniers.” The image shows a bold harbor scene with sardine fishing boats, clustered masts, rowing figures, and dark reflections across the water. The lower printed caption identifies the work as “Bois original de M. Ch.-J. Hallo” and notes its association with the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Salon de 1922. The left margin also shows partial Gazette des Beaux-Arts publication text.
Printed on paper. The sheet is in good condition, with toning, minor handling marks, and light edge wear. The left margin is trimmed, cutting into the publication text. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and detail.
Details• Medium: Original woodcut print on paper• Artist/Designer: Charles-Jean Hallo• Title: Sardiniers• Associated Publication: Gazette des Beaux-Arts• Date: 1922• Paper Size: 10.5 × 8 in.• Image Size: 7 × 6.5 in.• Framing: Unframed• Condition Report: Good condition; overall toning; minor handling marks; light edge wear; left margin trimmed into publication text; unframed
Inscriptions:• Lower right caption: Sardiniers• Lower right: Bois original de M. Ch.-J. Hallo• Lower right: Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. — Salon de 1922.• Lower left margin: partial Gazette des Beaux-Arts text• Lower left image mark: artist’s monogram
DisclaimerI have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
Keywords:FrenchMaritimeArt, SardineFishers, HarborScene, FishingBoats, BoatMasts, CoastalFrance, MarineSubject, BlackAndWhitePrint, SalonExhibition, BeauxArtsSociety, GazettePlate, EarlyModernPrint, NauticalDecor, UnframedArt