BERARD Christian (1902-1949), "Sodom and Gomorrah". Gouache... Lot 37

BERARD Christian (1902-1949), "Sodom and Gomorrah". Gouache on book page. Ruth and Jean. On the back of the frame, stamp of the gallery Anne Julien - 14 rue de Seine 75006 Paris - and label of the gallery Lucie Weill which gives for title: "Sodom and Gomorrah; the conversation", for date: 1943 and provides erroneous dimensions (8x6cm). At sight: 9x8 cm It is one of the illustrations that Berard made in the margin of the numbered edition of the book of Giraudoux ( Grasset, 1943 ). This one was cut at the bottom of page 83 (beginning of the second scene of the second act between Ruth and Jean). Purchased at the Galerie Anne Julien in 1992.