Print by Paul Valéry, proof, initial matrix, etching, signed

Paul valéry: 1871 - 1945. Born in Sète. Poet, essayist, philosopher and art critic. He is also an illustrator and designer, and practiced lithography, etching and drypoint. He was a member of the institute, French Academy in 1925, and a resistance fighter. The proof is the matrix which is used for the manufacture of the other copies. Street scene. Etching annotated by the hand of Paul Valéry. “ready to print” and signed by his hand. bfk rives paper. Dimensions: 16.5 x 25 cm. I offer the coaster which allows both to protect the etching and also to hang it while waiting for a frame worthy of its author.

Ref. : B6HGZY2R