A captivating and rare original pochoir print in colors by the renowned French artist Jean Hugo. This work, titled L'Inconnu (The Unknown), is part of the esteemed and scarce portfolio Le Miroir Magique (The Magic Mirror), published in Paris by Editions Jeanne Bucher in 1927.

Hugo, the great-grandson of the celebrated author Victor Hugo, was a painter, illustrator, and theatre designer deeply embedded in the Parisian avant-garde art circles alongside figures such as Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. His work is known for its unique blend of Neoromanticism, magical realism, and metaphysical painting, often executed in small, intimate formats.

L'Inconnu is a prime example of Hugo's distinct style, featuring an unsettling and surreal interior scene with an ambiguous narrative. The meticulous pochoir technique (a high-quality stencil process) gives the image a rich, vibrant color and unique texture. Editions of this print are held in major museum collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Dimensions: H: 16 in W: 20 in