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Félicien Rops
Prêtresse antique (Ancient Priestess)

1870

About the Item

Heliogravure by Félicien Rops (1833 – 1898), a Belgian artist, known primarily as a printmaker in etching and aquatint. He is noted for his drawings depicting erotic and Satanic themes. Rops is furthermore important for being a pioneer in Belgian comics. in colors with stencil on Japon paper, 8 x 4 3/4 inches (202 x 120 mm), full margins, full sheet. From the edition of 30 proofs printed on Japon paper (aside from the edition of 100 proofs on Arches), after an unpublished drawing. In good condition with minor toning and minor handling creases in the margins. Paper tape at both top corners, on recto and verso. [Exsteens 1129]

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