Pierre Soulages
1919 - 2022
Eau-forte XXV. 1974.
Etching.
Signed and numbered. From an edition of 100 copies. On Arches wove paper (with truncated watermark). 40 x 64.3 cm (15.7 x 25.3 in). Sheet: 52,5 x 74,7 cm (20,6 x 29,4 in).
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.

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

LITERATURE: Pierre Encrevé, Marie-Cécile Miessner, Marie-Hélène Gatto, Soulages. L’Œuvre imprimé, Paris 2003, CR no. 27 (illu. in color, differet copy).

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