Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) Claudel Album, 1943. Publication project for Éditions Pierre Braun. Archival images of Paul Claudel. Paul Claudel at his home in Brangues, October 1943. An 8vo album bound in full brown vellum, titled “Claudel” in gold lettering on the spine, consisting of five pages of printed text and an introduction by Louis Piérard, 20 photographs of Paul Claudel by Dornac and others (archival images from period reprints), two photographs of Claudel’s text *Le Soulier de satin*, as well as 29 photographs of Paul Claudel by Henri Cartier-Bresson (period silver prints). Print sizes: from 6 x 4 cm to 16.5 x 11.5 cm The album also contains: - A handwritten double-page spread from Paul Claudel’s *Le Soulier de satin*—“Action Espagnole in Four Days”—“First Day”—“Scene One.” - Two handwritten letters signed by Paul Claudel, dated October 8 and 22, 1943. - Two handwritten letters signed by Louis Piérard, dated February 28 and March 30, 1944. - The handwritten layout for the Claudel album.