Galerie Christian Collin

(1856 - 1943)

Woman's portrait 

Drypoint 

1916

A nice impression on Japan paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 2/7 and dated upper right, 1rst 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.

Plate: 140 x 95 mm.

Sheet: 250 x 160 mm.

Condition: time-staining, four pinholes.