SULPIS Emile (1856 - 1943)

A nice impression on wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 1/2, 4th 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: portraits, 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. Emile Sulpis worked on different engraving processes, in a "print's kitchen" combining several techniques and multiplying the states.

Plate: 125 x 185 mm.  

Sheet: 225 x 305 mm. 

Condition: with margins, light-staining, handling creases.