Une Cite Moderne: Dessins de Rob Mallet-Stevens Architecte
- Loose plates
- Paris: Ch. Massin, 1922
Paris: Ch. Massin, 1922. Loose plates. Near Fine. Rob Mallet-Stevens. An early, vitally important expression of Modernism, as seen through the "visionary" architecture of Rob Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945). A portfolio of lavish illustrations, all suffused with splashes of color. Complete in 32 plates, loose as issued. All bright, clean and easily Near Fine and all housed in a solid, very presentable printed chemise, with its orginal ribbon-ties in place. Folio, Preface by Frantz Jourdain. Examples of the striking, Art Decoish designs include "Cinema", "Popular Club", "Library", "Market Place", "Bathing House", "Workmen's Houses", "Police Station", "Tram Station", "Cemetery", "Law Courts", "Electrical Works", "Receiver's Office", "Dining and Tea Rooms", "Beffrey" and "Practical School