

A companion to Plate 15, this second Gourd composition explores the same plant through a different visual logic. While the botanical study remains consistent, the ornamentation diverges — emphasizing asymmetry, contrast, and a playful yet sophisticated energy.
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A companion to Plate 15, this second Gourd composition explores the same plant through a different visual logic. While the botanical study remains consistent, the ornamentation diverges — emphasizing asymmetry, contrast, and a playful yet sophisticated energy.
Its earthy character and connection to transformation make this plate ideal for warm interiors and naturalist themes.
Artist: Eugène Grasset-Explore the story behind this plate on our blog
Title: Gourd (Courge)
Plate Number: 13
Date: 1896
Technique: Original color lithograph
Size: 45 × 32 cm
Condition: Fine
Edition: Charles Gillot, Paris
A rich, organic plate full of ornamental movement — elegant and earthy at once.
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