La Bibliotheque: contre-plongee (Fitch-Febvrel 164). Etching, aquatint & roulette. Early stated printed on brick red Fabriano Roma, reworked in pencil, ink, watercolor and gouache before reduction of the plate. Signed, dated, title"La Bibliotheque de Bale" and annotated Pl. 8" Image 35.7 x 26.8 cm/ Sheet 46.7 x 32.7 cm. Sheet rimmed with 1/4 inchwhite tape as per artist's working method
by Erik Desmazieres
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About This Item
Paris, 1997. La bibliothèque de Babel [Contre-plongée.] Etching and aquatint, extensively reworked and expanded in watercolor, gouache and ink by the artist, creating a unique work between the first and second states of the print. Early state of the plate from the First Suite, before reduction of the plate size. Printed on brick red Fabriano Roma. Signed, titled, dated and annotated "Pl. 8" by the artist in the lower margin. 356 x 266 mm. (plate mark). 1997. Archivally framed (frame measures 576 x 486 mm.). Fitch-Febvrel 164.
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- Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (US)
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- Title
- La Bibliotheque: contre-plongee (Fitch-Febvrel 164). Etching, aquatint & roulette. Early stated printed on brick red Fabriano Roma, reworked in pencil, ink, watercolor and gouache before reduction of the plate. Signed, dated, title"La Bibliotheque de Bale" and annotated Pl. 8" Image 35.7 x 26.8 cm/ Sheet 46.7 x 32.7 cm. Sheet rimmed with 1/4 inchwhite tape as per artist's working method
- Author
- Erik Desmazieres
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1997
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