Librairie Galerie de l’If

A charming art bookstore and gallery located in the heart of the old town of Paimpol, France. This establishment specializes in art books, illustrated modern works, and children’s books, alongside a curated selection of paintings & prints.

The Librairie de l’If offers an interesting collection of mokuhanga-related books and materials, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars of Japanese woodblock printing.

Original Posters & Artistic Influence

One of the shop’s distinctive features is their collection of custom-created posters that beautifully illustrate the profound influence of Japanese ukiyo-e and woodblock prints on European artists. These educational artworks showcase the connection between Japanese masters and Western artists like Vincent van Gogh and Henri Rivière, demonstrating how Japanese aesthetics transformed European art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Japonisme)