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GEORGES ROUAULT (1871–1958). Mademoiselle Irma
Original etch…
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45
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GEORGES ROUAULT (1871–1958). Mademoiselle Irma
Original etch…
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
GEORGES ROUAULT (1871–1958). Mademoiselle Irma
Original etching on paper from the series *The Reincarnations of Père Ubu* (1918–1928)
Monogrammed and dated in the lower right-hand corner of the etching: GR 1928
Bears the following inscription in pencil in the lower margin: Original Rouault etching
Height: 31.5 cm - Width: 24 cm (visible area)
Ambroise Vollard, a leading art dealer and publisher, commissioned Georges Rouault – whom he had been representing since 1910 – to produce a series of etchings inspired by the grotesque character of Ubu, created by Alfred Jarry. However, the project was delayed, as Rouault constantly reworked his plates and Vollard demanded images that conformed to his vision. The engravings were not published until after Vollard’s death in 1948. In these prints, Rouault reinterprets Jarry’s character using thick lines, dramatic modelling and strong contrasts.
Lot to be collected from Socquet Vidal, 1 Avenue de l’Ormeteau, 17 Avenue des Louvresses – Building C5, 92 230 Gennevilliers / 01 43 63 20 34 / after payment, please bring your paid receipt and proof of identity / from 20 July at 2.00 pm.
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