(French, 1871-1958)
Bella matribus destesta, plate 42 from Miserere (Chapon/Rouault 95), 1927, signed lower left in plate "G. Rouault", aquatint, roulette and drypoint over heliogravure on Arches paper, 23-1/4 x 17-3/8 in. (plate) 25-3/4 x 19-7/8 in. (sheet); distressed painted and gilt wood frame, 31 x 25 in.
Literature: Chapon, Franc?ois, Isabelle Rouault, and Olivier Nouaille Rouault. Oeuvre grave?: Rouault. Monte Carlo: Editions Andre? Sauret, 1978. No.95
Condition
full sheet, dark toning, taped in at top verso with paper tape, ink and hinge residue verso, slight handling creases and surface abrasion; frame with abrasions