Monte Carlo Beach
(Georges Goursat) Sem
Monte Carlo Beach
Artist: (Georges Goursat) Sem
Medium: Prints
Price:
$471.25
Gallery:
David Barnett Gallery
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Creation Date: 2007
Materials: Giclee print on watercolor paper after c.1930 original lithograph poster
Dimensions: 13" x 1" x 1"
Finish: Framed
About the Artist
(Georges Goursat) Sem
Georges Goursat, known as Sem, was a French caricaturist famous during the Belle Epoque. Goursat was born November 23, 1863 in Periguex, France. In 1888 he self-published his first three albums of caricatures, signed some as "SEM", allegedly as a tribute to Amedee de Noe who signed his caricatures for Le Monde illustre as "Cham". He settled in Bordeaux from 1890-1898, publishing more albums and his first press caricatures. His style matured, becoming simpler and more precise. During the same time, he made trips to Paris, designing posters printed in Jules Cheret's workshop. Goursat arrived in Paris in March 1900 at the time of the Universal Exposition opening. He chose horse racing as a way to enter high society. In June 1900 he self-published his new album Le Turf of caricatures of many prominent Parisian socialites. The album made him an overnight success. In 1904, Goursat received the Legion d'honneur. During World War I, he was a war correspondent for Le Journal. After the war, the artist returned to the kind of caricatures that made him famous. In 1929, he lost his fortune due to the economic depression. After a heart attack in 1933, he died in 1934.
About the Gallery
David Barnett Gallery
The David Barnett Gallery is Wisconsin's premier gallery with the broadest range of art available in the region, including works of art that represent more than 600 artists. The gallery specializes in European and American masters, regional and nationally recognized artists and emerging artists. This gallery also offers museum quality custom framing, restoration, conservation, appraisals, printing, transportation and delivery.
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