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Adrienne Ségur Collection Here, we present a selection vintage images from Adrienne Ségur's contribution to the original French language version of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Alice au pays des merveilles, in addition to other titles including Il était une fois ... vieux contes français (As it was once ... old French tales), Ib et Cristine, avec d'autres contes D'Andersen, Contes des pays de Neige (Tales from the Snow countries), Les Souliers rouges avec d'autres contes d'Andersen (The Red Shoes and other tales from Andersen) and La Rose de Nöel (The Christmas Rose).
We have developed a range of Giftware that includes images reproduced from the 1st Edition plates in our collection to ensure the most accurate form, line and colour possible. We have utilised a high definition capture and reproduction technique for the images - in contrast to the low definition representation necessary for this website. The illustrations are available as cards, infants' clothing, T-shirts and unmatted, matted or framed prints (8x6", 10x8", 12x10", 15x10" and 30 x 20" images sizes). Pricing starts at US$4 for single Gift Cards (US$18 for select packs of 6) and 10 x 8" prints (double-matted and framed) begin at US$60. Further details on those reproduction images are available at the Giftware section of this site.
Should you wish to discuss an order, please contact us at ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com referencing your request with the Stock Code of the plate, or plates in question and a brief description (and rest assured, we do accept payment through PayPal or Direct Bank Deposit).
In the meantime, enjoy browsing our selection of genuine vintage and antique plates.
The Artwork of Adrienne Ségur Adrienne Ségur - born in 1901 - was active as a childrens' book illustrator through the two decades following World War II. Her first book - Aventures de Cotonnet - was published when she was 29 and followed by two sequels, Cotonnet, Aviateur and Cotonnet en Amérique. Her earlier illustrations, while charming, were simple and stood in stark contrast to the hauntingly beautiful and whimsically detailed illustrated work that was to follow.
In 1949, Ségur contributed colour and black and white illustrations to Alice au pays des merveilles, the French adaptation of Carrolls' Alice in Wonderland - it is considered her masterpiece. The colour illustrations, in particular, throughout Alice au pays des merveilles, show the fantasy animals and imagery that marks the highpoint of her art.
Alice au pays des merveilles (1949)
The deluxe presentation of Ségur's illustrations to Alice au pays des merveilles by the French publishing house of Ernest Flammarion is an absolute delight. Ségur's images are wonderfully sublime in any format, but appearing in the 1949 edition, they are produced in an unusually large format that is a rare treat.
Il était une fois ... vieux contes français (1951)
This wonderful collection of old French tales - including "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Cinderella" - is illustrated by Ségur in marvelous fashion. As with Alice au pays des merveilles, Ségur's illustrations for Il était une fois ... vieux contes français are presented in a wonderful oversized format.
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