*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )The Laundry Woman. 1898. Aquatint and drypoint on zinc. 120 x 240 [307 x 444]. Crauzat 25, printed in colors. A very fine proof on cream laid paper, formerly washed, signed in red (signature weakened) and annotated in the lower left corner of the sheet "Pl. 5" in pencil and "25 epr." in red pencil then "12" in the opposite corner. A 35 mm tear at the center head, restored on the reverse. Persistent light traces of oxidation. All margins untrimmed. Edition of 25 proofs (plus 9 essays). 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.