Louis Marcoussis (1883-1941) Jacques Porel. Circa 1938. Drypoint. 267x367mm. Milet 196. Very fine proof on cream vellum, numbered "2/4" and signed with the initials in pencil. Slight oxidation at the edges of the sheet. Full margins. Very rare. Edition of 4 proofs. Studio stamp on verso. Provenance: Artist's studio. Jacques Porel (1893-1932) was a French actor and playwright, son of the famous theater actress Réjane and the actor and theater director Paul Porel. He worked in the theater and wrote several plays in the early 20th century. He was a friend of Marcel Proust. His career was relatively brief, as he died prematurely at the age of 39.