Jersey Artists: Claude Cahun - Tote Bag
Jersey Artists: Claude Cahun - Tote Bag
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Small cotton tote bag featuring the design from the 52p stamp of our Jersey Artists: Claude Cahun issue.
| Date of issue | 12/02/2020 |
| Withdrawal date | 12/02/2022 |
| Designer | Jersey Post |
| Size | 40mm x 30mm |
| Process | Four colour offset lithography plus silver metallic ink with varnish |
Additional Information
Claude Cahun, born Lucie Renee Mathilde Schwob, was a French surrealist photographer, sculptor and writer. Best known for her androgynous self-portraits, she is famous for creating some of the most startlingly original and enigmatic photographic images of the twentieth century. Born in Nantes in France in 1894, Cahun attended a private school in Surrey before attending the University of Paris. In the 1920s, Cahun hosted salons at her home, attended by eminent figures including artist, Henry Michaux and influential literary figure, Sylvia Beach. In 1937, Cahun moved to Jersey with her partner, Marcel Moore. This stamp issue features eight of Cahun’s photographs, showcasing her work over the decades.
Additional Information
Claude Cahun, born Lucie Renee Mathilde Schwob, was a French surrealist photographer, sculptor and writer. Best known for her androgynous self-portraits, she is famous for creating some of the most startlingly original and enigmatic photographic images of the twentieth century. Born in Nantes in France in 1894, Cahun attended a private school in Surrey before attending the University of Paris. In the 1920s, Cahun hosted salons at her home, attended by eminent figures including artist, Henry Michaux and influential literary figure, Sylvia Beach. In 1937, Cahun moved to Jersey with her partner, Marcel Moore. This stamp issue features eight of Cahun’s photographs, showcasing her work over the decades.