Georges Rouault - Pastorale Chretienne (1947)

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

This original heliogravure by Georges Rouault is a stunning piece of art. Created in 1947, it is a beautiful representation of the artist's unique style. The print features a pastoral Christian scene, with a vibrant color palette and intricate details. It is sure to be a conversation starter in any home or office.

This piece is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any space. It is a timeless work of art that will be admired for years to come. Georges Rouault's Pastorale Chretienne is a must-have for any art collector or enthusiast.

• 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.”