GEORGES ROUAULT
(French, 1871-1958)

The distinct expressionism  of French artist Georges Rouault is vividly illustrated in the artist's oeuvre of graphic works. Characterized by strong black outlines and rich printing surfaces, the engravings of Rouault express the artist's personal passions, his religious convictions, and his feelings about certain  human injustices. Concentrating on human figures, both faces and full length views, Rouault's images incorporate a wide range of characters including: Christ and Satan; prostitutes and mothers; fleshy nudes and skeletons; and others. In his print work, Rouault is known for his heavily worked plates which he achieves by forcefully utilizing all manner of intaglio printmaking processes.

Aide-Bourreau portant un
des Bois de la Croix. 

Plate 8 from André Suarès' Passion. 
Etching and aquatint. 
Published by Ambroise Vollard, 1939. 
Printed by Roger Lacourière. 
Edition 270. 
Reference: Wofsy 344. 
12-5/16 x 8-1/2 in. 

27815  
$3200.

Christ Prenant Congé de sa Mere. 

Plate 5 from André Suarès' Passion. 
Etching and aquatint. 
Published by Ambroise Vollard, 1939. 
Printed by Roger Lacourière. 
Edition 270. 
Reference: Wofsy 341. 
12-5/16 x 8-1/2 in.

27816
$3600.

Clown and Boy. 

Handcolored etching and aquatint. 
From unpublished Cirque. 
Edition 180. 
References: Chapon/Rouault 201, Wofsy 206. 
12 x 8-1/4 in. 

27748
$4200.

Jean-François Jamais ne Chante Alleluia... (Jean François Never Sings Alleluia...) 

Plate 25 for Miserere. 
Mixed technique etching, 1948. 
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris. 
Edition 425+25 HC. 
Reference: Chapon/Rouault 78f. 
23-1/4 x 16-3/4 in. 

27263
$1400.

Loin du Sourire de Reims. 
(Far from the Smile of Rheims.) 

Plate 51 for Miserere. 
Mixed technique etching, 1948. 
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris. 
Edition 425+25 HC. 
References: Chapon/Rouault 104, Wofsy 108. 
23-1/4 x 16-3/4 in. 
Title refers to the famous "Smiling Angel" 
statue over the left door of the west 
portal of Rheims Cathedral.

27318 
$1600. 

Seigneur, c'est vous, je vous reconnais
(Lord, it is Thou, I know Thee)

Plate 32 for Miserere
Mixed technique etching, 1948
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris. Edition 425+25HC.
Reference: Chapon/Rouault 85
23-1/4 x 16-3/4 inches

27902
$2200.

L'Irreparable (or Satan).

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire.
Mixed technique copperplate etching, 1926-1927
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris, 1966. 
Edition 425
Reference: Chapon/Rouault 48, Wofsy 225.
13-3/4 x 10 in. 

25095
SOLD

Le Crepuscule du Soir (Twilight) or Courtesan.

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire.
Mixed technique copperplate etching, 1926-1927
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris, 1966. 
Edition 425
Reference: Chapon/Rouault 42, Wofsy 227.
13-3/4 x 10 in. 

25097
SOLD

Le Squelette Laboureur (Skeleton).

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire.
Mixed technique copperplate etching, 1926-1927
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris, 1966. 
Edition 425
Reference: Wofsy 222.
13-3/4 x 10 in. 

25092
SOLD

La Desctruction or Woman's Head or Satan

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire.
Mixed technique copperplate etching, 1926-1927
Published by Etoile Filante, Paris, 1966. 
Edition 425
Reference: Chapon/Rouault 48, Wofsy 229.
13-3/4 x 10 in. 

25099
SOLD

Benediction (Blessing) or
Christ Mocked, Arms Raised.

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Mixed technique copperplate etching.
Plate engraved 1926-27. Published by L’Etoile Filante, 1966. Edition size 425.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire
Reference: Wofsy 219; Chapon 38

25089
SOLD

Benediction (Blessing) or
Face of Christ.

For the portfolio Les Fleurs du Mal.
Mixed technique copperplate etching.
Plate engraved 1926-27. Published by L’Etoile Filante, 1966. Edition size 425.
Printed with poetry by Charles Baudelaire
Reference: Wofsy 220; Chapon 39

25090
SOLD

Frontispiece, Paysage au palmier (Landscape with palm tree)

For Reincarnations du Pere Ubu
Mixed technique etching.
Plate dates 1918-19.  Published 1932.
Edition size 335.

17578
$585.

Pedagogue (Teacher).

For the portfolio Reincarnations du Père Ubu.
Mixed technique etching, aquatint and engraving.
Published by Ambroise Vollard, 1932. 
Initialed and dated 1928 in plate
Edition 425
Reference: Wofsy 294ii.
13-3/4 x 10 in. 

17580
$575.

Solitaire, en cette vie...
(Alone in this life...)

For Les Miserere
Mixed technique etching.
Plate dates 1922-27. 
Published 1948.
Edition size 450.

23322
SOLD