Jean-Julien Lemordant: exposition de ses dessins & aquarelles

This catalogue was published in conjunction with the 1919 exhibition of works by the French painter and illustrator Jean-Julien Lemordant, held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Lemordant, a celebrated artist known for his murals and Breton-themed scenes, became a symbol of national resilience during the First World War. After being severely wounded in 1915, his wartime experiences deeply influenced his artistic output, shifting his focus toward more poignant and expressive subjects.

The publication serves as a primary record of his artistic evolution, featuring a selection of his drawings and watercolors that highlight his distinctive, energetic style. The exhibition was highly significant at the time, garnering attention for both its aesthetic merit and the heroic narrative surrounding Lemordant’s return to art despite his permanent disabilities. The design of the volume reflects the era's minimalist approach to art exhibition literature, intended to allow the visual reproductions to convey the artist's thematic intentions directly to the reader.