Etching. Signed and numbered. From an edition of 100 copies. On Arches wove paper (with truncated watermark). 40 x 64.3 cm. Sheet: 52,5 x 74,7 cm.
Printed and published by Lacourière-Frélaut, Paris (with the blindstamp). [AR].
- Pierre Soulages' etchings are masterpieces of modern graphic art. - A particularly fine copy with a relief-like surface structure and astonishing vibrant colors. - The Musée Soulages in Rodez, the artist's birthplace, now houses what is probably the most comprehensive collection of his graphic art.
LITERATURE: Pierre Encrevé, Marie-Cécile Miessner, Marie-Hélène Gatto, Soulages. L’Œuvre imprimé, Paris 2003, CR no. 27 (illu. in color, differet copy).

Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen. Private collection (acquired from the above). From a German collection

In very good condition. Minimal, barely noticeable browning along the sheet edges.