Georges Rouault - De Profundis (1947)

Original Heliogravure by Georges Rouault "De Profundis" for "Stella Vespertina" portfolio (1947) This original heliogravure by Georges Rouault is a stunning piece of art. The 1947 work, titled "De Profundis," is a beautiful example of Rouault's unique style.  Rouault's work is renowned for its bold use of color and texture, and this piece is no exception. The print is a perfect example of his mastery of the medium, and it is sure to be a stunning addition to any art collection. This original heliogravure by Georges Rouault is a must-have for any art lover. With its powerful imagery and bold use of color, it is sure to be a conversation starter in any home. 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 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in (28.5 x 21.6 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.”