A fabulous portrait on aluminium
François-Louis Schmied, was a French painter, wood engraver, printer, editor, illustrator, and bookbinder of Swiss origin.
Of Swiss origin, François-Louis Schmied established himself in France, where he was later naturalized, and ultimately was exiled in Morocco around 1931 or 1932. He is considered a major artist in the Art Deco style, particularly in the area of publishing for bibliophiles. He is the father of engraver Théo Schmied, who directed François-Louis Schmied's workshop beginning in 1924.
Printed in the UK on Aluminium 50cm x 60cm