E. A. Seguy: Papillons 2020 Wall Calendar

"Little is known about E. A. Seguy (French, 1877-1951), other than he was one of the leading French pattern designers of the first three decades of the twentieth century. He combined art deco and art nouveau styles using striking color combinations and bold geometric decoration. He produced nearly a dozen albums of stylized nature-themed works, some of which were manufactured as textiles or wallpaper. The twelve artworks in this calendar are from Seguy's portfolio Papillons (Butterflies), published in Paris in 1924. They were created with the pochoir technique, a labor-intensive and expensive printing process that uses stencils to create clean lines and a wet appearance. All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on FSC certified paper, which means the paper has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and manufactured by an FSC certified printer. FSC certification promotes responsible forest management by ensuring that forestry practices are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable. FSC license code FSC N001864."