This exquisite lithograph by Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974), titled Eden Roc (Eden Roc), from the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy), originates from the 1965 edition published by Librairie academique Perrin et Cie, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, July 22, 1965. Eden Roc reflects Dunoyer de Segonzac’s serene naturalism and refined craftsmanship, honoring Raoul Dufy through a composition that radiates harmony, light, and lyrical precision.
Executed as a lithograph on velin papeteries Arjomari-Prioux paper, this work measures 11.75 x 9.375 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres and the exceptional production standards of mid-century French art publishing.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974)
Title: Eden Roc (Eden Roc), from the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy)
Medium: Lithograph on velin papeteries Arjomari-Prioux paper
Dimensions: 11.75 x 9.375 inches (29.85 x 23.81 cm)
Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1965
Publisher: Librairie academique Perrin et Cie, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy), published by Librairie academique Perrin et Cie, Paris, 1965
Notes:
Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), The typography of this album was completed to print at L'Imprimerie nationale, Monsieur Andre Brignole as Director and Paul Lajun as head of typography. The type-set was made with the Garamont corps 20, exclusive property of the grand Etablissement d'Etat on the presses of which the printing was completed on July 22, 1965. The color lithographs and black drawings as well as the manuscripts were shot on Fernand Mourlot's presses. Henri Jadoux was the assistant responsible for the project. It was taken from this edition, XXV examples on velin B.F.K. de Rives, numbered from I to XXV, accompanied by a suite of lithographs and an original etching signed by Jacques Villon, CMLXXV examples on velin B.F.K. de Rives, numbered from XXVI to M, accompanied by a series of lithographs, and V̅ examples on velin Arjomari, numbered from MI to V̅I̅, and finally, CC examples, hors commerce.
About the Publication:
Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Paris: Librairie academique Perrin et Cie, 1965) is a distinguished folio honoring Raoul Dufy (1877–1953), printed on July 22, 1965, by Mourlot Freres, Paris. Conceived as a refined homage to Dufy’s lyrical modernism, the folio comprises twenty-seven lithographs on velin Arjomari paper, executed d’apres Dufy and his contemporaries—including Jacques Villon, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Dunoyer de Segonzac, Marcel Gromaire, Bernard Buffet, Charles Lapicque, Andre Marchand, and Jean Lurcat—thereby situating Dufy within the broader lineage of twentieth-century French art. The project reflects both the technical mastery of Mourlot’s atelier and the mid-century Parisian ideal of merging painterly tribute with fine-print craftsmanship, affirming Dufy’s enduring influence on modern visual culture.
About the Artist:
Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974) was a French painter, watercolorist, draughtsman, and printmaker whose lyrical naturalism, mastery of form, and devotion to craftsmanship made him one of the most respected and enduring figures of 20th-century French art. Born in Boussy-Saint-Antoine, near Paris, he studied at the Academie de la Palette and the Academie de La Grande Chaumiere, where he absorbed both classical techniques and the new ideas that were reshaping modern art. While contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, and Man Ray pursued radical experimentation in Cubism, abstraction, and Surrealism, Dunoyer de Segonzac followed a quieter yet profoundly original path rooted in direct observation, discipline, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Inspired by the structural harmony of Paul Cezanne, the tonal poetry of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, and the color sensibility of the Fauves, he fused traditional realism with a modern sensibility that valued emotion, atmosphere, and simplicity. His landscapes of Provence, Normandy, and the Marne Valley glow with serenity and rhythm, their muted colors and fluid brushwork capturing the balance between light, texture, and mood. His still lifes and nudes reflect a similar restraint and sensuality, revealing his belief in truth through clarity and touch rather than abstraction or intellectual theory. A master printmaker as well as a painter, he created more than 1,600 etchings and engravings of extraordinary refinement, elevating the medium to new expressive heights. His collaborations with writers such as Virgil, Jean Giono, and Colette in illustrated books demonstrated his ability to merge visual art and literature in perfect harmony. A lifelong exhibitor at the Salon d’Automne and Salon des Independants, Dunoyer de Segonzac earned recognition for his authenticity, humility, and commitment to artistic integrity. Though less radical than his peers Picasso, Dali, and Kandinsky, his influence was deep and lasting, shaping postwar French painters like Jean Bazaine, Maurice Esteve, Alfred Manessier, and Nicolas de Stael, who admired his ability to balance structure with lyricism. His works now reside in the Musee d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Petit Palais, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they continue to be celebrated for their calm, timeless beauty and technical mastery. Standing alongside Picasso, Calder, Giacometti, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky, Duchamp, and Man Ray, Dunoyer de Segonzac represents the poetic soul of French modernism—an artist who united tradition and modernity through sincerity, grace, and light. The highest auction record for Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac was achieved by Nature morte a la nappe rouge (Still Life with Red Tablecloth), which sold for $181,000 USD at Sotheby’s, Paris, on December 3, 2020, confirming his enduring legacy as one of France’s most refined and collectible modern masters.
Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac Eden Roc Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy 1965 Librairie academique Perrin et Cie Mourlot Freres Paris lithograph modern art.
