*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Vagabond under the snow, or In the snow and wind. 1902. Etching. 183 x 281 [300 x 440]. Crauzat 67. Very nice proof on ivory laid paper, of the 1st state (of 3), before the copper reduction and before the engraved signature, signed in pencil. Annotation in pencil on verso: "Dans la neige et le vent" (different title from the one given by Crauzat). Strong traces of marginal oxidation. Minute remnants of oxidized adhesives at the edges of the sheet. All margins untrimmed. Rare. Edition of 3 proofs of this state. In its final state, this plate (the reduced copper) is published as an hors-texte in L'œuvre et l'Image, to accompany a study by E. de Crauzat on Steinlen. 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.