Pierre Soulages
1919 - 2022
Eau-forte XXI. 1972.
Etching in colors.
Signed and numbered. From an edition of 50 copies, alingside further copies. On firm wove paper. 26.3 x 20.8 cm (10.3 x 8.1 in). Sheet: 28,3 x 22,6 cm (11,1 x 8,8 in).
Printed by Lacourière-Frélaut, Paris. Published by Éditions de l'Herne, Paris. [AR].

• A particularly fine work with a distinctive surface texture and striking colors.
• The composition is particularly striking for the interplay of deep black and vibrant blue, and the contrast between free-flowing brushwork and light-filled color fields.
• Pierre Soulages’ etchings are masterpieces of modern printmaking.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, Southern Germany.
In the family’s possession ever since.

LITERATURE: Pierre Encrevé, Marie-Cécile Miessner, Marie-Hélène Gatto, Soulages. L’Œuvre imprimé, Paris 2003, CR no. 22 a (of b) (illustrated in color, no. 24; different copy).

In good to very good condition. A few tiny, light-colored, fibrous deposits, as well as a small pinhole in the center at the top (from the production). On the reverse, there are four small strips of double-sided tape resulting from the mounting.
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