Georges Rouault - Orientale (1947)

Original Heliogravure by Georges Rouault "Orientale" for "Stella Vespertina" portfolio (1947)

Georges Rouault's Orientale (1947) is a stunning original heliogravure. Rouault's signature style of bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors is on full display in this piece. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the composition create a captivating visual experience.

Rouault's work is renowned for its unique blend of modern and traditional elements. His use of bold lines and bright colors creates a dynamic and energetic composition. The Orientale is a perfect example of Rouault's innovative approach to art.

This piece is a must-have for any art collector. Its vibrant colors and intricate details make it a timeless classic. Add this stunning original heliogravure to your collection today and experience the beauty of Georges Rouault's Orientale.

• Date: 1947
• Edition of 2000 on Marais paper
• Signed by Rouault in the plate (not by hand)
• Medium: Original Heliogravure, unframed
• Size: 19 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (47 x 37 cm)
• The image measures 9 1/2 x 8 3/4 in (24 x 22.2 cm)
• Printer: Draeger Freres, Paris
• Publisher: Rene Drouin, Paris
• Good condition, The image has been tipped (lightly mounted) by the publisher onto a larger support sheet of gray vellum paper.  

Rouault “achieved striking effects in his prints by unothodox means, mixing techniques and tools and sometimes working by hand a plate onto which his original gouache sketch had been photographed” (Artist and the Book, 179). His Stella Vespertina is one of the great personal views on the subject of artistic intention. In it Rouault reflects that “the conscience of an artist worthy of the name is like an incurable disease which causes him endless torment but occasionally fills him with silent joy.”