Rugby / Jean Prat / Déro / Lourdes - Lot 170

Rugby / Jean Prat / Déro / Lourdes Robert Décremps, alias DÉRO (1920-2000) Caricature of Jean Prat India ink on paper, signed 50 x 39 cm Original illustration for "La Fabuleuse histoire du Rugby" by Henri Garcia, published by Odil in 1973. The great player, dubbed "Monsieur Rugby" by the English, is posted by Déro on the column in Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson is eclipsed by Prat, and greeted by the gentlemen of the City. With his club F.C. Lourdes, Jean Prat was the rugby player of the 1950s: 6 times French champion, he also won 2 French Cups, and 3 Challenge du Manoir. This work pays tribute to the complete and radiant player, thanks to his talent and fair play. Déro, an admirer of the Lourdais, took particular care with this work.