Edouard-Henri Leon — Signed 1921 French Cityscape Etching
Edouard-Henri Leon — Signed 1921 French Cityscape Etching
An original signed etching by Edouard-Henri Leon, dated 1921, depicting a French cityscape street scene. A rare opportunity to own a genuine early 20th-century European original print by a listed artist.
About the Artist: Edouard-Henri Leon
Edouard-Henri Leon was a French artist working in the early 20th century, a period of extraordinary vitality in Parisian art and printmaking. His cityscape etchings capture the intimate character of French urban life — the play of light on cobblestones, the rhythm of Haussmann architecture, the quiet poetry of everyday street scenes — with the precision and sensitivity that defines the finest European printmaking tradition.
Details
- Artist: Edouard-Henri Leon
- Medium: Original etching
- Size: 15 inches
- Date: 1921
- Subject: French cityscape / street scene
- Signed: Yes
Condition
The top border edge of the piece is damaged but does not include any of the etching elements, and would be possible to rehabilitate. There is also a small fracture (wrinkle) on the left side of the etching. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Comparable Market Value
$225 — based on current auction pricing for signed original etchings by listed early 20th-century French artists of comparable subject and period.