Description
Le Sucre, a mounted, offset printed lithograph illustrated by the French naturalist, Émile Deyrolle – printed for the classroom by Bernard Carant, Paris, France, circa 1930s-1940s.
This is a high quality, original Carant printing, not a reproduction.
The illustrated teaching chart outlines the various stages of the use of Beet and Cane Sugar, from the farm to the table. Charming depictions showing the growing sources and production methods of sugar, and its use in the kitchen and at the table. Each vignette is titled in French in a simple hand printed type face.
Émile Deyrolle was a French naturalist and historian in Paris. The business was founded by his naturalist grandfather, Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle who opened his shop in 1831 at 23, Rue de la Monnaie. Émile entered the family business in 1866.
Printed at the bottom, translated from the French: Reproduction prohibited. School Museum, Les Fils d’ Émile Deyrolle, 46 Rue de Bac, Paris. Bernard Carant, Paris.
Mounted on a heavy weight board with riveted metal hanging holes at the top, strung with cord. Still brightly colored.
Charming in a kitchen, pantry, or a French style cafe.
24.5 in. L x 19 in. W
Showing the expected light wear. Minimal foxing, mild wear to the corners.
