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Artist: Pierre Soulages (1919–2022)
Title: Eau-forte XL
Year: 1996
Medium: Etching on Vélin d’Arches
Dimensions: 41 × 32.5 cm
Signature: Signed lower right
Edition: Edition of 100
Printer: Atelier Moret, Paris
Publisher: Le Seuil, Paris
Type of work: Limited edition etching (print-multiple)
Framing: Unframed
Literature: Encrevé / Miessner, catalogue raisonné n° 42 (ill. 41)
Provenance: Private collection, Paris
Eau-forte XL (1996) is a striking etching by Pierre Soulages, the master of “noir-lumière” and one of the most influential figures in postwar abstraction. Printed on Vélin d’Arches at the historic Atelier Moret in Paris and published by Le Seuil, this edition exemplifies Soulages’ meditative and sculptural approach to printmaking.
The etched lines, deep blacks, and textured surfaces create the signature interplay of shadow and reflected light that characterizes the artist’s work. Through the etching technique, Soulages achieves powerful contrasts and dense materiality, revealing the structural rigor and expressive depth that define his visual language.
This print comes from a limited edition of 100, is hand-signed, and is fully documented in the catalogue raisonné (Encrevé / Miessner, n°42). Works from this period are highly collectible, representing Soulages’ mature mastery of graphic processes.
A refined and essential piece for collectors of abstract printmaking and Soulages’ graphic oeuvre.
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Is this an original Pierre Soulages print?
Yes — it is an original etching, printed at Atelier Moret and published by Le Seuil.
Is the artwork signed?
Yes — it bears Soulages’ signature in the lower right.
What is the edition size?
The work was produced in an edition of 100.
What paper was used?
High-quality Vélin d’Arches, a traditional paper for fine-art etching.
Is the work referenced in the catalogue raisonné?
Yes — Encrevé/Miessner n° 42 (illustration 41).
Does it come framed?
No — this piece is unframed.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — globally, with full insurance and reinforced packaging.
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