Louis Marcoussis (1883–1941) Marcel Jouhandeau. 1933. Etching. 175 x 230 mm. Milet 89. A very fine print on vellum, one of 10 from the second state (of 3), prior to copper reduction, numbered and signed in pencil. Two distinct traces of adhesive residue in the upper corners on the front, with a small tear on the left. All margins intact. Final edition of 50 prints. Studio stamp on the reverse. Provenance: the artist’s studio. Marcel Jouhandeau (1888–1979) was a French writer known for his novels and journals inspired by his hometown of Guéret and by his reflections on morality, religion, and the inner life. His work, often autobiographical, explores the tensions between Catholic spirituality and desire. He was close friends with Louis Marcoussis.