Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN (1859-1923) Lovers on a bench. April 1902. Etching, aquatint and soft varnish on zinc. 515 x 383 mm. Crauzat 71. Very fine proof on cream laid paper, from the 3rd state (of 5), before the copper cut, with remarks, dedicated "to Eug. Delâtre son ami Steinlen". Slight trace of oxidation. Small tear in lower left corner. Full margins. Edition of 9 proofs of this state. Final edition of 40 proofs.
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Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN (1859-1923) Lovers on a bench. April 1902. Etching, aquatint and soft varnish on zinc. 515 x 383 mm. Crauzat 71. Very fine proof on cream laid paper, from the 3rd state (of 5), before the copper cut, with remarks, dedicated "to Eug. Delâtre son ami Steinlen". Slight trace of oxidation. Small tear in lower left corner. Full margins. Edition of 9 proofs of this state. Final edition of 40 proofs.

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Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN (1859-1923) Lovers on a bench. April 1902. Etching, aquatint and soft varnish on zinc. 515 x 383 mm. Crauzat 71. Very fine proof on cream laid paper, from the 3rd state (of 5), before the copper cut, with remarks, dedicated "to Eug. Delâtre son ami Steinlen". Slight trace of oxidation. Small tear in lower left corner. Full margins. Edition of 9 proofs of this state. Final edition of 40 proofs.
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