Galerie Christian Collin

(1856 - 1943)

Model in an orientalizing decor

drypoint and aquatint, brown impression  

A nice impression on wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 3/4, 2nd state.

Aside to his interpretation's work, Emile Sulpis shows his times in a series of small original intimate prints. The female figure holds a central place: bathing scenes, languid models, sports and domestic activities are recurring subjects in his paper work. In view of he annotations in the margins, it is a personal production, probably not intended for the public. Emil Sulpis worked on different engraving processes, in a "print's kitchen" combining several techniques and multiplying the states.

Sheet: 90 x 155 mm.

Plate: 230 x 320 mm. 

Condition: light-staining in the edges.