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Jules VERNE lithographie originale
Julie DUPRAS Années 1976
des Images de Jules VERNE
These lithographs of JulesVerne are by Julie Dupras. Their origin is connected with the publication of a set of Jules Verne books by publisher Jean de Bonnot.
Each is signed and numbered in pencil in editions of 250 each, and measuring (a small) 14 x 21 cm (though the actual size is 13.4 x 20.5 cm (#1a below) and 14 x 20.9 cm (#2 below). There are also images numbered "EA" (Epreuve d'Artiste)
Since each image was an edition of 250, and Jean de Bonnot may have sold more than 250 sets, then maybe further images of Jules Verne were created. to meet the demand?
| *** Please contact me with any information you can provide on Julie Dupras. I have been unable to find ANY information on her, or these prints, except the info provided below! |
Below are 6 variations of the image that I have noted so far!
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Image 1, Verne Looking Straight
has the following identifying traits:
- 2 Lines in Verne's forehead!
- Hair with "Center Peak"
- Beard with Long Strand
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#1A -> Verne looking straight,
Variation A: solid black Jacket.
above: 148/250 - Collection Andrew Nash
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#1B -> Verne looking straight
Variation B: Jacket collar has MANY white lines in it.
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#1C -> Verne looking straight
Variation C: Jacket collar has "a few" white lines in it.
above EA
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Image 2, Verne looking straight, but wider beard, and taller hair than Image 1.
- Tie chunkier
- 4 lines in forehead (vs 2 lines in Image 1)
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#2 -> Verne looking straight, but wider beard, and taller hair than Image 1.
Tie also chunkier and 4 lines in forehead (vs 2 lines in Image 1).
above: 206/250
Collection Andrew Nash
Note: this print may have been trimmed. The border around Verne is very close to the paper edge, and the signature also very close to the bottom edge! This image is overall chunkier looking, and I prefer 1a-1b.
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| #3 -> Verne looking right (to his left).
157/250 - Collection Andrew Nash
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| #4 -> Verne looking left (to his right).
 
above: 29/250 .............................................above EA
Collection Andrew Nash (?)
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**** It seems a little odd that there exists 3 versions of image #1 above. In 1 image the jacket is mostly black and in the other 2 there are more white lines in the colar of Jules' jacket! Comparing with the other images the usual image for #1 may be the one WITH the lines in the jacket.
It seems odd to create 3 versions of the same image!
Each image has a stamp on the reverse to indicate that it is "Estampe Garantie Originale" ("Print Guaranteed Original"):
 
At least 1 of the images was created at the request of the editor Jean de Bonnot when they released the re-print of the works of Jules Verne in 1976! (B. Petit a dit qu'une lithographie"a été commandée par l'éditeur Jean de BONNOT quand il a sorti les rééditions des oeuvres de Jules VERNE")
(Jules VERNE LES VOYAGES EXTRAORDINAIRES 32 TOMES, COMPLET 1976 - 1980,
Jean de BONNOT In-8 (14 x 21 cm), reliés)
Jean de Bonnot set information
(Ed: I am aware that the 150th Anniversary of Verne's Birth, is 1978!!)
Here are 2 ads for the Verne series with some info on the Dupras print.
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In the lower half, right side of the ad, it says
"Cadeau" (Gift).
The text for the gift says:
Cadeau
Gravure realisée
pour le 150e anniversaire
de la naissance de Jules Verne
Les souscripteurs qui renverront leur bulletin de réservation dans la semaine recevront, avec le premier tome, une gravure originale représentant Jules Verne. Cette estampe, de 14 x 21 cm, est une véritable petite oeuvre d'art, numérotée et signée par Julie Dupras, artist-graveur.
TRANSLATION:
Gift
Engraving realized
for the 150th anniversary
of the birth of Jules Verne
Subscribers who will return their reservation form in the week will receive, with the first volume, an original engraving representing Jules Verne. This print, 14 x 21 cm, is a real small work of art, numbered and signed by Julie Dupras, artist-engraver. |
In the lower half, right side of the ad, it says
"Cadeau" (Gift).
The text for the gift says:
Cadeau
Pour le 150e anniversaire
de la naissance de Jules Verne
(1828-1978)
Les souscripteurs qui renverront leur bulletin de réservation dans la semaine recevront, avec le premier tome, une gravure originale sur bois représentant Jules Verne lorsqu'il écrivait "I'lle Mystérieuse". Cette estampe, de 14 x 21 cm, est une véritable petite oeuvre d'art, numérotée et signée par Julie Dupras, artist-graveur.
TRANSLATION:
Gift
For the 150th anniversary
of the birth of Jules Verne
(1828-1978)
Subscribers who return their reservation form within the week will receive, with the first volume, an original wood engraving depicting Jules Verne when he wrote "I'le Mystérieuse". This print, 14 x 21 cm, is a real small work of art, numbered and signed by Julie Dupras, artist-engraver. |
| Cost of first book: 139,00F + 9,00F frais de port |
Cost of first book: 74,55F + 7,20F frais de port |
From the ad on the right, we learn that it was "une gravure originale sur bois" which I take to mean a "original woodcut". A woodcut is a technique that involves the use of a plank of wood or plywood on which the artist draws a design and then carves away the wood in the parts of the picture that are not to be printed. The raised surface retains some of the pattern of the wood grain which shows up in the finished prints. Only one or two colors can be applied to the plate at one time
Also, we learn that the image is of Verne at the age that he wrote Mysterious Island!
Also, the purchaser has 10 days in which to look over the first volume, and decide if he/she wants to keep it. If not, they can return the book, but keep the original art that they have offered. (keep the print!)
Here is an image from an auction at www.delcampe.net, where 4 volumes (#1, 3, 5, 13 !) are being sold along with an image by Dupras and a form letter from the editor. This demonstates the connection between the set and the image.
(I am unsure if this auction has completed! The start date was Dec 29, 2014, and the end seems open ended. I guess more of a "sale" than an "auction". Follow the link above if you wish to inquire.
PLEASE: If you have any information on this series of lithographs, please contact me, and let me know. I would also like to know more about the artist Julie Dupras, but I have been unable to find any information on her in Google!
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