Ernst Fuchs (Austrian, 1930–2015) Portrait of Paul Prouté. 1966. Etching and aquatint. 178 x 235 [265 x 410 mm]. Weis 90. A very fine print on Japanese paper, numbered and signed in pencil. Dedicated at the bottom by Paul Prouté: "Is this a character from the Lyon Guignol? / It seems the art of portraiture is difficult / With warm regards" and signed by him. Full margins. Edition of 48 prints. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). Paul Prouté (1887–1981) was the son of Victor Prouté, a dealer in prints and antique books. He took over his father’s business in 1900 and moved to 74 Rue de Seine in 1920. He specialized in the sale of antique and modern prints and drawings. Arsène Bonafous-Murat worked at his shop for about fifteen years and held him in high esteem.