Posters and prints by Paul Jacoulet, early 20th century, France

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Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960) was born in Paris in 1896 and moved to Japan with his parents when he was 10 years old. From an early age, Jacoulet showed promise with his intellectual and artistic abilities. He was fluent in Japanese, French, and English by the time he was 16 years old. He also studied painting and calligraphy with Japanese masters.

In 1918, Jacoulet began to create woodblock prints. He was one of the first Western artists to master the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique, and his work was highly regarded by both Japanese and Western critics. Jacoulet's prints are characterized by their vibrant colors, bold compositions, and lyrical depictions of Japanese landscapes and culture. He was also a master of portraiture, and his prints often feature Japanese women and children in traditional dress.

Jacoulet was also a prolific writer and lecturer. He wrote and lectured extensively about Japanese more...

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Paul Jacoulet (1902-60), 'Jade Lady', colour woodblock print,…

Paul Jacoulet (1902-60), 'Jade Lady', colour woodblock print, published 1940, surimono size, 14.5 x 10 cm, framed 47 x 39 cm.

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Orchidees Blanches. Jaiuit, II.)…

Jacoulet's Woodblock Prints: Orchids, Mongolian Jug, Lady, Parrot

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Orchidees Blanches. Jaiuit, II.) La Cruche: Mongolie, III.) (Japanese lady), IV.) (the parrot), woodblock prints, signed and titled in plate, each 15 x 10 cm, 28 x 23 cm overall

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Le Tresor (Coree), II.)…

Jacoulet's Woodblock Prints (set of 4)

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Le Tresor (Coree), II.) Souvenirs d'Autrefois Japon, III.) Decembre. Japon, IV.) Fleurs Du Soir (Truck), woodblock prints, signed and titled in plate, each 15 x 10 cm, 28 x 23 cm overall

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Nuit de Neigre: Coree, II.) Le…

Jacoulet's Four Asian Woodblock Prints

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), I.) Nuit de Neigre: Coree, II.) Le Bonze Errant Coree, III.) Le Bossu Otaru, Hokkaido, IV.) Hokkan-Zan. Coree, woodblock prints, signed and titled in plate, each 15 x 10 cm, 28 x 23 cm overall

A Japanese woodblock print, Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Showa…

"Sorrows of Love" Woodblock Print by Paul Jacoulet

A Japanese woodblock print, Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Showa period (1926-1989), 1940, framed woodcut, printed in colours, printed by Uchikawa Matashiro and block by acclaimed carver Kentaro Maeda, titled 'Chagrins d'Amour 'Kusaie, Est Carolines'' (the…

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), circa 1950, Joaquina et SA mere au…

Joaquina and her Mother at Father Pons' Sermon

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), circa 1950, Joaquina et SA mere au Sermon du Pere Pons, woodblock print, 42.5 cm x 33 cm

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), L'Attente, Celebes Menado, woodblock…

Jacoulet's L'Attente: Vibrant Celebes Menado Woodblock Print

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), L'Attente, Celebes Menado, woodblock print, gilt framed Jacoulet print produced in 1947 (edition of 250), signed in pencil, Paul Jacoulet with seal. Vibrant colours and impression, the woodblock 40 cm x 30 cm. Provenance:…

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Les Perles. Manchukuo, woodblock…

"Les Perles" by Paul Jacoulet, Woodblock Print

Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Les Perles. Manchukuo, woodblock print, gilt framed Jacoulet print from 1950 (edition of 350), signed in pencil, Paul Jacoulet with seal. Vibrant colours and impression, the woodblock 40 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: purchased from…

A woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), 29.6 x 39 cm

Jacoulet's Woodblock Print: 29.6 x 39 cm

A woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), 29.6 x 39 cm