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Francois Louis Schmied

  November 8, 1873
  January 1941
   •   Art of the 20th century , Illustration   •   Wikipedia: Francois Louis Schmied

In the light of the 19th century's setting sun, a man who would later become known in the world of art and literature as François-Louis Schmied was born in Geneva on November 8, 1873. With the precision of a bookbinder and the creative vision of a painter, Schmied assembled an impressive array of talents that made him a shining star on the Art Deco art scene. But behind the exhibits and successes that made his name known lay a journey that took him from his native Switzerland to France to exile in Morocco.

Schmied, a native of Switzerland, left his homeland to gain a foothold in France, where he eventually became a naturalized citizen. In France, he found his calling and created a name for himself, particularly through his work for bibliophiles. In 1931 or 1932, however, he was exiled to Morocco, but this did not prevent him from continuing his legacy in the world of art. In the hands of his son Théo Schmied, who headed François-Louis Schmied's workshop from 1924, the elder's talents flourished and made his name immortal. Today, Schmied's works, reprinted as fine art prints, not only capture the aesthetic and precision that was found in each of his original works, but also add a new dimension to them. As a tribute to this remarkable artist, these art prints manage to bring together the complex weaving of art forms Schmied worked with in a single piece.

1910, a significant year in Schmied's career, saw him engrave and print Paul Jouves' illustrations for Joseph Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. This project was the catalyst for Schmied's growing notoriety and allowed him to expand his operations. Purchasing a Stanhope hand press and building a team of craftsmen, Schmied was able to develop his work in new and innovative ways. He produced masterpieces such as Les Climats (1924), Daphne (1924), and Le Cantique des Cantiques (1925), which pushed the boundaries of book art and demonstrated his abilities as an artist.

His works were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also an expression of his efforts to combine art and literature and present them in a way that was unique in their time. Today, these works are more than just echoes from a bygone era. They are timeless testaments to a visionary artistry that captures the essence of the Art Deco style with passion and precision. Yet despite the glamor and fame that followed his work, Schmied's career was not without its difficulties. With the onset of the Great Depression, his intricate and costly work became less in demand, and Schmied was forced to sell almost all of his assets and close his workshop. And yet, despite the setbacks, François-Louis Schmied's legacy lives on. By producing high quality art prints of his work, not only is his art preserved, but it is also made accessible to a new audience. Each art print is a tribute to Schmied and his remarkable career, a reflection of his passion and dedication to his art, and a testament to the timelessness of his talent.

Francois Louis Schmied

  November 8, 1873
  January 1941
   •   Art of the 20th century , Illustration   •   Wikipedia: Francois Louis Schmied

In the light of the 19th century's setting sun, a man who would later become known in the world of art and literature as François-Louis Schmied was born in Geneva on November 8, 1873. With the precision of a bookbinder and the creative vision of a painter, Schmied assembled an impressive array of talents that made him a shining star on the Art Deco art scene. But behind the exhibits and successes that made his name known lay a journey that took him from his native Switzerland to France to exile in Morocco.

Schmied, a native of Switzerland, left his homeland to gain a foothold in France, where he eventually became a naturalized citizen. In France, he found his calling and created a name for himself, particularly through his work for bibliophiles. In 1931 or 1932, however, he was exiled to Morocco, but this did not prevent him from continuing his legacy in the world of art. In the hands of his son Théo Schmied, who headed François-Louis Schmied's workshop from 1924, the elder's talents flourished and made his name immortal. Today, Schmied's works, reprinted as fine art prints, not only capture the aesthetic and precision that was found in each of his original works, but also add a new dimension to them. As a tribute to this remarkable artist, these art prints manage to bring together the complex weaving of art forms Schmied worked with in a single piece.

1910, a significant year in Schmied's career, saw him engrave and print Paul Jouves' illustrations for Joseph Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. This project was the catalyst for Schmied's growing notoriety and allowed him to expand his operations. Purchasing a Stanhope hand press and building a team of craftsmen, Schmied was able to develop his work in new and innovative ways. He produced masterpieces such as Les Climats (1924), Daphne (1924), and Le Cantique des Cantiques (1925), which pushed the boundaries of book art and demonstrated his abilities as an artist.

His works were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also an expression of his efforts to combine art and literature and present them in a way that was unique in their time. Today, these works are more than just echoes from a bygone era. They are timeless testaments to a visionary artistry that captures the essence of the Art Deco style with passion and precision. Yet despite the glamor and fame that followed his work, Schmied's career was not without its difficulties. With the onset of the Great Depression, his intricate and costly work became less in demand, and Schmied was forced to sell almost all of his assets and close his workshop. And yet, despite the setbacks, François-Louis Schmied's legacy lives on. By producing high quality art prints of his work, not only is his art preserved, but it is also made accessible to a new audience. Each art print is a tribute to Schmied and his remarkable career, a reflection of his passion and dedication to his art, and a testament to the timelessness of his talent.





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