Eau-forte I. 1952.
Etching in colors.
Gatto 1. Rivière I. Signed and inscribed "epreuve d'artiste". Artist proof aside from the edition of 100 copies. On Arches wove paper (with watermark). 49.5 x 33.5 cm (19.4 x 13.1 in). Sheet: 66 x 50 cm (25,9 x 19,6 in).
Published and printed by Lacourière, Paris. [AR].
• One of the artist's first graphic works.
• Made the time when Soulages attained his inimitable style.
• The largest collection of his prints can be found at Musée Soulages in Rodez, the artist's birthplace.

PROVENANCE: Private collection Hesse.