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Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson
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Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 September 2026 · Poirot Art Deco
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A crouching leopard, entitled ‘The Challenge’ 9/12 by Elsie Henderson (1880-1967). Lithograph. Mounted but unframed.

Signed by the artist.

Listed on the British Council of Visual Arts as 1938.

Lithograph height: 21.5cm

Lithograph width: 31.7cm

Elsie Henderson was a printmaker, sculptor and painter and in the 1920s considered to be Europe’s best portrayer of jungle animals.

After studying at the Slade and in Paris, Henderson enrolled at Chelsea Polytechnic in 1916 to learn lithography. Between then and the Second World War she produced a series of animal lithographs based on sketches at London Zoo, which were highly acclaimed. She was highly praised in 1917 with a zoo poster for the London Underground.

She became a member of the Senefelder Club, WIAC, Monerro Group and other exhibiting bodies. Her first solo exhibition was at Leicester Galleries, 1924. In 1928 she married the French consul in Guernsey, Baron Henri de Coudenhove, and lived there until 1946. Upon her husband’s death she settled at Hadlow Down, Sussex.

Since her death there have been several exhibitions showcasing her work and her work is held in many public collections including the Tate Gallery, the British Museum and Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
31.7cm (12.48")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Declaration

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Lithograph Print to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1049094
Dealers Internal Reference
PAD1238
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Description
A crouching leopard, entitled ‘The Challenge’ 9/12 by Elsie Henderson (1880-1967). Lithograph. Mounted but unframed.

Signed by the artist.

Listed on the British Council of Visual Arts as 1938.

Lithograph height: 21.5cm

fig 1. A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount.
fig 1. Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson

Lithograph width: 31.7cm

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Elsie Henderson was a printmaker, sculptor and painter and in the 1920s considered to be Europe’s best portrayer of jungle animals.
Poirot Art Deco

After studying at the Slade and in Paris, Henderson enrolled at Chelsea Polytechnic in 1916 to learn lithography. Between then and the Second World War she produced a series of animal lithographs based on sketches at London Zoo, which were highly acclaimed. She was highly praised in 1917 with a zoo poster for the London Underground.

fig 2. A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount.
fig 2. Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson

She became a member of the Senefelder Club, WIAC, Monerro Group and other exhibiting bodies. Her first solo exhibition was at Leicester Galleries, 1924. In 1928 she married the French consul in Guernsey, Baron Henri de Coudenhove, and lived there until 1946. Upon her husband’s death she settled at Hadlow Down, Sussex.

fig 3. A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount.
fig 3. Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson

Since her death there have been several exhibitions showcasing her work and her work is held in many public collections including the Tate Gallery, the British Museum and Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
31.7cm (12.48")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Lithograph Print to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049094
Dealers Internal Ref
PAD1238
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A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. SOLD12 SEP 26
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Archive I A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. SOLD12 SEP 26

Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson

Archive II A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View II
Archive III A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View III
Archive IV A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View IV
Archive V A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View V
Archive VI A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View VI
Archive VII A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount. View VII
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A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount.
Art Deco Lithograph by Elsie Henderson
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A monochrome Art Deco lithograph depicting a snarling spotted big cat among stylised jungle foliage, presented in a white window mount.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsBig cat illustration, Jungle foliage, Expressive line work, Stylised flora
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 31.7 cm (12 in) x D 0.3 cm (0 in)

An Art Deco lithograph is an original print produced during the 1920s to 1930s, characterised by stylised forms, strong line work, and bold subjects, created using a planographic printing process from a prepared stone or plate.

Early 20th-century lithographs were typically printed on heavy rag paper using oil-based inks applied to chemical-treated limestone slabs or zinc plates.

Authentic lithographs show continuous ink tones or fine grain under magnification rather than mechanical dot patterns, and frequently feature pencil signatures or titles in the lower margin.

Position monochrome works on paper against neutral or dark walls to accentuate contrast, framing them in simple dark profiles to complement contemporary minimalist schemes.

Mount the artwork using acid-free materials behind UV-protective glass, keeping it clear of direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent foxing and discolouration.
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