Chev-original Drawing-signed-jules Pelcoq-jipé-racing A Longchamps-1882

JULES PELCOQ also known as Jipey or Jipé (active between 1860 and 1888) COURSES A LONGCHAMPS 1882 Pen and Indian ink on bristol 31.2 x 51.3 cm Drawing signed and dated at the bottom Perfect condition Born in Belgium, Pelcoq studied fine art arts in Antwerp, then came to Paris where he quickly made a name for himself in caricature and illustration. He notably illustrated the works of Alexandre Dumas. He collaborated with Charivari from 1860 to 1866, then with Journal Amusement, Petit Journal pour Rire, etc. Special correspondent for the Illustrated London News, he sent his drawings to London by tethered balloon during the siege of Paris in 1870. In the format of a drawing to be reproduced in the press, our representation of the Races at Longchamps, a crowd scene perfectly mastered, has the richness and ambition of a large painting. SOLD WITH ITS CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY