M. and T. nr 582 (I/ ). Very good impressions on laid paper and on old laid paper, of first state and of 2d state (of ), before reducing the platemark and many works, signed. Marginal foxings à la seconde. Good margins.
Our drawing is probably preparatory of an atching by Berton. Signed bottom left. Creases at lower right; some tiny small foxings. Provenance : André Barrier (without mark).
Very good impression printed in colors on strong wove paper. Slight waterstain, mostly visible on the back. Rare. The engravings of Lefort des Ylouses involve complex techniques, very difficult to define. Starting with etching, it gains a certain relief, both by the thickness of the inks – of color – and by embossing the paper. […]
