Galerie Christian Collin

(1856 - 1943)

The make-up

Drypoint, impression in colours 

A nice impression on black wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 2/4, 5th 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: 170 x 130 mm.

Sheet: 240 x 155 mm.

Condition: generally good.