{"product_id":"edmond-vales-veilleur-de-nuit-el-vigilante-nocturno-orientalismo-grabado-al-aguafuerte","title":"EDMOND VALÈS | VEILLEUR DE NUIT (THE NIGHT WATCHMAN) | ORIENTALISM | ETCHING","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eEDMOND VALÈS | VEILLEUR DE NUIT (THE NIGHT WATCHMAN) | ORIENTALISM | ETCHING\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn atmosphere of silence and waiting where the lamplight reveals the intimacy of a night in the Maghreb.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ritual of Waiting.\u003c\/b\u003e In this engraving, Edmond Valès (1918-2001) invites us to share the solitude of an archetypal figure from North African culture: the night watchman. Far from depicting tension or danger, Valès captures a moment of introspective pause. The protagonist, wrapped in his heavy djellaba to protect himself from the desert cold, holds a glass of tea, an indispensable companion during the long hours of vigil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eVisual Analysis: Mastery of Chiaroscuro\u003c\/b\u003e The etching technique allows the artist to construct the scene through light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Atmosphere:\u003c\/b\u003e The dark and dense background, achieved through a thick grid of lines, envelops the character and focuses all attention on his weathered face and hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Valès is a meticulous chronicler. Every object tells the story of the night: the brazier beneath the steaming kettle, the oil lamp illuminating the scene from below (creating theatrical shadows on the face), and the walking stick resting against the wall. Even the solitary slipper in the foreground adds a touch of humanity and repose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e The engraver's stroke becomes especially sensitive when describing the folds of the fabric and the texture of the skin, conveying the weight and warmth of the clothing against the night's cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHumanistic Orientalism:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the fanciful Orientalism of the 19th century, Valès offers an ethnographic, respectful, and realistic vision. It is an honest window into a traditional way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a limited and numbered edition (copy 30 of 150), guaranteeing its exclusivity compared to mass-produced copies. The drawing technique is academic and masterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTimeless Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e The black and white (or very dark sepia) print has a restrained elegance that fits into any setting. It is a work that invites calm and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e The dimensions of the work are generous for a print, giving it a significant presence on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edmond Valès (Signed \"E. Valès\" in pencil in the lower right corner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eVeilleur de Nuit\u003c\/i\u003e (Night Watchman).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear\/Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 20th Century (Probably the middle decades, c. 1950-70).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Etching on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Artwork: 32.5 x 50 cm | Frame: 48.5 x 66.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\/150 (Numbered in pencil in the lower left corner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day money-back guarantee to inspect the work in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE WORKSHOP NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e I selected this print for its technically sound execution and its atmosphere. Valès manages to construct a believable night scene using only the etching process, without the need for color. I was particularly interested in how he handles the lighting from below, focusing the eye on the gesture of the hands and the tea. It is a restrained and classic work, a good choice for those looking for a well-drawn graphic piece that brings calm to the space without being jarring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work is delivered accompanied by a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825809682765,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0390.jpg?v=1764002061","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/edmond-vales-veilleur-de-nuit-el-vigilante-nocturno-orientalismo-grabado-al-aguafuerte","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}