Magnificent preparatory study for The Enchanted River , a work illustrated by Foujita.
The Enchanted River, one of the most coveted artist's books for bibliophiles, was published by B. Klein in 1951. Foujita, at the height of his artistic mastery, illustrated a text by René Héron de Villefosse.
Provenance: Cornette de Saint Cyr sale, Kimiyo Foujita Estate, 2013.
Bibliography: Sylvie Buisson, “Tsuguharu-Léonard Foujita” (Catalogue Raisonné, vol. IIACR Éditions, Paris 2001. Work listed under number 51176.)