The Pearls (Les Perles)
- Date:
- 1950
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
"The Pearls" is one of Jacoulet's most admired compositions, celebrated for its luminous depiction of pearl-adorned beauty. The technical achievement required dozens of woodblocks and features silver-leaf accents. As one of his iconic designs, fine impressions sell for $2,000-$8,000, placing it among his most valuable prints.
Description
A striking portrait of a Micronesian woman stringing pearls, rendered with extraordinary attention to the textures of skin, pearls, and tropical foliage. One of Jacoulet's most celebrated Oceanic subjects.
