Sea Butterflies, Saipan (Papillons de Mer, Saipan)
- Date:
- 1935
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
"Butterflies of the Sea" from Saipan captures the grace of island life with Jacoulet's characteristic luxurious technique. Editions of approximately 150 were printed using up to 60 woodblocks, with mica dust, gold leaf, and gauffrage (blind embossing) enriching the surface. Pacific Island portraits range from $1,500-$5,500. No posthumous editions exist.
Description
Depicts two Chamorro women of Saipan collecting butterflies near the shore, combining portraiture with the lush tropical landscape of the Mariana Islands.
