La procédé à l'huile c. 1911 - 1912

"Le Procédé à l'huile" is the cover of a book by Constant Puyo, a French painter and writer, published in 1911-1912 by Charles Mendel, Editeur. This book is a guide on the technique of oil painting, a popular medium in the early 20th century. The artwork depicts the title of the book in bold font, surrounded by details regarding the edition, publisher, and copyright. The simplicity of the design highlights the focus on the text and its contents, characteristic of book covers from this period. This cover is a significant piece for understanding the history of art instruction and publishing in early 20th century France.