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The Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives in Jackson Library is currently mounting a visiting exhibit of vibrant illustrations from late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century French books. “French History Illustrated: The Action Images of Job” represents the breathtakingly colorful book and magazine images of Jacques Onfroy de Breville (1858-1931), who was known by the pseudonym of “Job.” Included in the exhibit are numerous illustrations from French books and magazines, as well as toys (soldiers and farmyard scenes), commemorative plates and other artifacts designed by Job. While Job’s illustrations were basically drawn for children, his images (especially those done in pochoir) will fascinate adults and children alike.
The
exhibit will be open for viewing between February 4 and March 14 during Special
Collections’ opening hours of 9-5, Mon-Fri.
On February 18, at 4:00 P. M. in the Hodges Reading Room, Jackson
Library, guest curator Robert Maloney will discuss and display the works of this
fascinating artist. This event is free and open
to the public.
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