Germaine Richier (1904-1959) Hydra (Standing Woman). Circa 1950. Aquatint. 386 x 538 mm. Fine state proof on vellum, before further work, unsigned. Oxidation and large circular halo of moisture lower right. Minor soiling to left. Provenance: collection of Colette Creuzevault (1931-2019). The Musée d'art moderne de la Ville de Paris owns a final state proof of this subject, annotated "épreuve d'artiste" and signed, entitled Hydre (inv. AME 585, acquired April 30, 1965).