E. Grasset createdThe seederFrom Larousse in 1890

Eugène GrassetEngraver and decoratorFrench of Swiss origin1845 - 1917

Rouget de lisle was born in Lons-le-Saunier in 1760.In April 1792, as an engineer, he composed the War Song for the Army of the Rhine. This song, interpreted by the Marseilles federates entering Paris in August 1792, was baptized naturally by the Parisians La Marseillaise. It became the national anthem of France and, as the incarnation of the right of peoples to self-determination, accompanied everywhere in Europe in the nineteenth century the movement of nationalities. Even today, its influence is universal.

Detail of Picture 2
The music, like the lyrics are incredibly sharp ...
These superb compositions by Grasset are of great inspiration and masterly execution. They are delivered in sheets which allows to present them according to their taste framed or linked in an album. This true masterpiece of Lyonnais weaving is found in several museums in France, including that of Lons-le-Saulnier, home of Rouget de Lisle, the Tissus Museum in Lyon, abroad, as well as in large collections special.
Single publication, 1899.

Picture 4
At the top, the letter R.F. placed on a bundle of lictors, on the right and on the left, two proud groups of soldiers in the lower part, effigy of a young French republic, in a medallion placed on two crossed oak branches.

Picture 3
A winged victory crowns the French standards.

Picture 2
At the top, the title; On the right and on the left, bundles of lictors, in the bottom, the portrait of Rouget de Lisle, in a medallion placed on swords and rifles.

Picture 1
Represents disheveled France, wearing a Phrygian cap crowned with laurels, a sword in the right hand, the tricolor flag in the left hand, it hovers in a movement sweeping over a battlefield, the republican armies Descend a hill, aligned, flags spread. In the bottom a lighted torch and two corpses symbolize the horrors of the war. On both sides rise the smoke of the fire.

THE MARSEILLAISE

Woven edition in natural silk, with the handcraft with 300 numbered copies.Illustrations by Eugène Grasset.Maping and reading of Travard and BillietWeaving of the House Chatel and Tassinari
This publication consists of 1 title in lithography and4 woven compositions measuring 27 cm x 19 cm
I had the pleasure of having a copy.