*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )The Storm. 1898. Aquatint and drypoint. 120 x 239 [222 x 305]. Crauzat 24; Cate-Grivel, no. 182, p. 107 (color print, under the title "The Parasol"). Printed in brown. A very fine proof on ivory laid paper, one of 12 trial proofs, signed in pencil and annotated at the foot "12 proofs". Tiny tears at the right edge of the sheet. Remains of mounting tabs at the left edge on the reverse. All margins. Final edition of 35 proofs (including 25 in color). Provenance: Former Pierre Cailler collection (1901-1971, Geneva). All lots in this sale are subject to an additional 5.5% temporary import tax. In the event of re-exportation outside the European Union, these charges may be refunded to the buyer.