Bernard BOUTET DE MONVEL, Série de photographies préparatoires tirées sur papier et mises au carreau, circa 1910-1930 [More than 15 documents] The first set consists of two matted photographs showing two New York views of buildings under construction. The second set consists of various photographs, also matted, of the streets and inhabitants of Fez, Morocco, where Bernard Boutet de Monvel was sent on mission during the First World War. All the elements of his paintings from this period, such as the architecture of the houses and the picturesque streets, can be found here. Among others, there are several photographs linked to the artist's paintings, such as "Rue" (1918, Oil on canvas, coll. part., reproduced in ADDADE, "Bernard Boutet de Monvel", Éditions de l'amateur, 2001, p. 141.), "Rue de Fès (Sept heures)" (circa 1918, Oil on canvas, coll. part, sold at Gros & Delletrez in 2008), "Négresse" (Oil on canvas, 1918, coll. part., reproduced in ADDADE, "Bernard Boutet de Monvel", Éditions de l'amateur, 2001, p. 148). Finally, the last set consists of tiled photographic prints depicting the commune of Nemours and the surrounding area. These include the photographic portrait of "L'éclusière", which Bernard Boutet de Monvel would turn into a canvas, as well as woodcuts and etchings (reproduced in ADDADE, "Bernard Boutet de Monvel", Éditions de l'amateur, 2001, p. 52-53). (Lot sold as is)