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The Queen of the Fishes

1894
(British, 1863–1944)
England, 19th century
Bound volume with color wood-engraved illustrations
Overall: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Gift of Henry H. Hawley for the fiftieth anniversary of The Print Club of Cleveland 1970.50
Location: not on view
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Lucian Pissarro was a son of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro.

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“The Queen of the Fishes” is a French fairy tale about two mistreated children who turn into a fish and an oak tree. This edition was the first book published by the Eragny Press, the private firm of Lucien Pissarro, son of impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Following the example of William Morris, Lucien wanted to return to the careful design and high-quality materials of early printed books. He and his wife, Esther Bensusan Pissarro, made this publication almost entirely by hand, including designing and engraving all the illustrations and ornaments.
The Queen of the Fishes

The Queen of the Fishes

1894

Lucien Pissarro

(British, 1863–1944)
England, 19th century

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