Georges Rouault - Crepuscule (1947)

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

Georges Rouault's Crepuscule (1947) is a stunning original heliogravure. This artwork is a captivating exploration of light and shadow, with a unique and innovative approach to composition. Rouault's use of color and texture creates a mesmerizing atmosphere, and the intricate details of the piece draw the viewer in.

This artwork is a must-have for any collector of modern art. Its timeless beauty and unique style make it a perfect addition to any home or office. With its bold colors and intricate details, Crepuscule is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for years to come.

• 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 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (20 x 30cm)
• 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.”