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Reference: Tabanelli 126. One of only a handful impressions of this print, for which there was no edition. Signed and dedicated \"ˆ Leroy\", in pencil. A very fine impression in pristine condition. This particular impression dedicated to the printer Leroy, made famous for helping Mary Cassatt print her innovative color compositions starting circa 1890. Little is known about this printer, who did print the edition of the portrait of Alfred Stevens (Tabanelli 54), published in the Gazette des Beaux-Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604985835562,"sku":"10078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Carmen_-_stylish_woman_leaning_with_umbrella_-_Tabanelli_126_-_drypoint_-_detail_small.jpg?v=1533226721"},{"product_id":"contraste","title":"Contrast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrypoint printed on thick wove paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 25.\u003cbr\u003eOne of few artists proofs in the second state of two,\u003cbr\u003easide from the 20 numbered impressions. Scarce.\u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604985966634,"sku":"10008","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Contraste_-_two_women_at_bar_-_Tabanelli_25_-_drypoint.jpg?v=1533226876"},{"product_id":"germaine-de-face-en-buste","title":"Germaine de Face en Buste","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrypoint. Ref: Tabanelli 293. Second state of two. Edition of 50. Signed and numbered \"ep 3\/50\" in pencil. With drystamp of Sagot (Lugt 2254).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604986163242,"sku":"5152","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Germaine_de_face_en_buste_-_modern_woman_portrait_-_Tabanelli_293_-_drypoint_-_detail_small.jpg?v=1533229110"},{"product_id":"labside-de-notre-dame-de-paris","title":"L'Abside de Notre-Dame de Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003eEtching and drypoint.\u003cbr\u003eReference : Tabanelli 265. Final state, printed in an edition of 150, of which 100 were published by the Société des Amis de l'Eau-Forte. Part of the edition was printed with the remarque, as is ours. \u003cbr\u003eSigned \u0026amp; monogrammed in pencil. \u003cbr\u003eRemarque size: 3 1\/8 x 2 1\/2 inches. \u003cbr\u003eFine impression in good condition, aside from glue residue staining in top and side margins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604986294314,"sku":"9084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_LAbside_de_Notre-Dame_de_Paris_-_Church_Apse_-_Tabanelli_265_-_etching_and_drypoint_-_detail2.jpg?v=1533313297"},{"product_id":"linvite-apres-la-parade","title":"L'Invite apres la Parade","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrypoint and aquatint. Ref: Tabanelli 97. Before the first state as described in Tabanelli. Proof before the letters \"Imp. Delatre\". Invitation made for the publisher Edmond Sagot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604986523690,"sku":"4951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_LInvite_apres_la_Parade_-_female_performer_-_Tabanelli_97_-_drypoint_and_aquatint_small.jpg?v=1533314837"},{"product_id":"la-danseuse-de-corde","title":"La Danseuse de Corde","description":"\u003cp\u003eEtching and soft-ground etching printed on Arches laid paper. \u003cbr\u003eRef: Tabanelli 162. Second state of two. Unnumbered impression from the edition of 25 in bistre. There were also 50 impressions in black an 40 in colors, according to Tabanelli. We have never encountered impressions from the editions of 40 or 50. \u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.Very fine impression in very good condition, aside from a small paper loss in the lower right sheet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604986785834,"sku":"8514","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Danseuse_de_Corde_-_tightrope_walker_-_Tabanelli_162-_soft_ground_etching.jpg?v=1533227741"},{"product_id":"la-danseuse-de-corde-2","title":"La Danseuse de Corde (drawing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraphite on thin wove paper, c. 1906. Reference: closely related Tabanelli 162. Preparatory drawing for a print eponymously titled. Likely used to transfer the composition to the plate. Provenance: Pierre Chahine, son of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604987801642,"sku":"10179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Danseuse_de_Corde_-_tightrope_walker_-_drawing_-_detail.jpg?v=1533227450"},{"product_id":"la-femme-au-divan","title":"The Woman on the Couch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Femme au Divan\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrypoint printed on laid \u003cem\u003eArches\u003c\/em\u003e paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 147.\u003cbr\u003eOne of only a handful of impressions. Rare. Signed and dedicated \"ˆ Leroy\" in pencil.\u003cbr\u003eA very fine impression in very good condition.\u003cbr\u003eThis particular impression dedicated to the printer Leroy, made famous for helping Mary Cassatt print her innovative color compositions starting circa 1890. Little is known about this printer, who did print the edition of the portrait of Alfred Stevens (Tabanelli 54), published in the \u003cem\u003eGazette des Beaux-Arts\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604989014058,"sku":"10178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_La_Femme_au_Divan_-_Woman_on_the_Couch_-_Tabanelli_147_-_drypoint_-_detail.jpg?v=1533312564"},{"product_id":"les-chaussettes","title":"The Socks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Chaussettes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor aquatint.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 105 ii\/ii.\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 50, partially in color, partially in black only.\u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604989210666,"sku":"8990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Les_Chaussettes_-_portrait_of_woman_-_socks_-_Tabanelli_105_-_color_aquatint_-_detail_small.jpg?v=1533313563"},{"product_id":"the-merry-go-round","title":"The Merry-Go-Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Manèges\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatint, etching and drypoint printed in \u003cem\u003ebistre\u003c\/em\u003e on laid paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 280.\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 50.\u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12604989341738,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarChahine-LesManeges-MerryGoRound-Tabanelli280-aquatintetchingdrypoint-detail.jpg?v=1643147959"},{"product_id":"vieille-mendiante-ˆ-lƒglise-2","title":"Old Beggar at Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVieille Mendiante a l'Eglise \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (original French title)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft-ground etching and drypoint printed in two tones on laid paper. Reference: Tabanelli 53 iii\/iii. One of 15 impressions in color, aside from the edition of 50 printed in black only. A arrestingly beautiful character rendition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12838505873450,"sku":"10351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Vieille_Mendiante_a_LEglise_-_female_beggar_at_church_-_Tabanelli_53_-_color_soft_ground_etching_and_drypoint_-_detail_small.jpg?v=1533316425"},{"product_id":"wrestling-head-lock-on-the-ground","title":"Wrestling Head Lock on the Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDouble Prise de Tête \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eà Terre \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching, soft-ground and aquatint printed in brownish-black ink on chine-collé on thick wove paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 122.\u003cbr\u003eArtist’s proof, aside from the edition of 50.\u003cbr\u003eSigned and dedicated “à Monsieur Levi de Benizon” in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13459339018282,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Double_Prise_de_Tete_a_Terre_-_headlock_-_street_wrestling_-_Tabanelli_122_-_soft_ground_etching_and_aquatint.jpg?v=1569931765"},{"product_id":"wrestlers-a-hold","title":"Wrestlers: A Hold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Lutteurs: Une Prise \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft-ground, etching, aquatint \u0026amp; drypoint printed in color on \u003cem\u003eArches\u003c\/em\u003e laid paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 84.\u003cbr\u003eArtist’s proof, aside from the edition of 40 in black and white and 25 in color.\u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13459429982250,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/Edgar_Chahine_-_Les_Lutteurs_Une_Prise_-_wrestlers_-_Tabanelli_84_-_color_etching.jpg?v=1569931807"},{"product_id":"monkeys-1","title":"Monkeys","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLes Singes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching on heavy wove paper, 1908.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 277.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThird state of three, after the background was completely reworked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdition of 50, according to Tabanelli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery fine impression in very good condition overall, aside from the faintest mat tone and a couple of short tears, one each in the top and bottom sheet edges, both well away from the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[8370,9000],\"469777927\":[0,0],\"469777928\":[4,1]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39949651640519,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarCHAHINE-Monkeys-LesSinges-Etching1908detail.jpg?v=1621010121"},{"product_id":"clichy-avenue-open-air-market","title":"Clichy Avenue – Open Air Market","description":"Avenue de Clichy – Marché en Plein Vent (original French title) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching and aquatint on old laid paper.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 81. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImpression of the first state of two, before some additional work in the light-struck group in the background, and additional detail work throughout. Before the edition of 55. Scarce, possibly unique in this state. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in pencil. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39953658183879,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarCHAHINEAvenuedeClichyMarcheenPleinVentdetail.jpg?v=1621053544"},{"product_id":"louise-france-three-quarter-length-portrait","title":"Louise France, Three-Quarter Length Portrait","description":"Louise France à mi-Corps (original French title) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrypoint on laid paper.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 89. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn artist’s proof, before the signature was added in the blank top left quadrant. Before the edition of 50. Scarce as such. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in pencil. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: unknown collector, likely French, bearing a “AA” in circle monogram stamp (very faint) in the bottom center sheet edge (see here). \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA brilliant impression with rich dark burr.  The slightest discoloration due to mat burn on the recto.  Faint glue residue throughout the verso.  A sheet backing this print, without evident purpose, was removed.  Overall in very good condition despite noted condition issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39953831362759,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarChahine-LouiseFranceami-Corps-Tabanelli89-detail.jpg?v=1621055392"},{"product_id":"old-woman","title":"Old Woman","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVieille Femme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(original French title)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW228726551 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW228726551 BCX0\"\u003eDrypoint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228726551 BCX0\"\u003e, etching, and aquatint on laid paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW228726551 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the total edition of 40 in the second and final state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an amazingly poignant early portrait by the intaglio master.  Shortly after arriving in Paris, no longer living a life as sheltered, Chahine chose street life as a subject.  In drypoint, aquatint and etching he depicted the downtrodden, and candid scenes of the life on the harsh streets of the capital.  The old lady stands out, her coat and dress vigorously delineated and darkly inked, so as to stand out against the lighter background.  Chahine depicts her resting for a moment, away from the bustle, one hand leaning on a wall.  She keeps a watchful eye over her surroundings.  It seems the other eye is closed; perhaps permanently.  There is dignity in this sculptural figure.  The artist poetically leaves the narrative wide open.  The viewer gets to fill in the lifetime of existence that precede this moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40140812419271,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarChahine-VieilleFemme-drypoint-downtrodden-vielamentable-detail.jpg?v=1622759205"},{"product_id":"two-etchings-by-edgar-chahine","title":"Two Etchings by Edgar Chahine","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTWO PRINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDormeurs sur un Banc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching, aquatint and drypoint printed in colors on laid paper, 1899.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 11.\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Tabanelli, one of a total of about 50 impressions, some in black and white, some in color.\u003cbr\u003eConsidering the rarity of this composition, this number seems unlikely.\u003cbr\u003eWith the blind stamp of Sagot in the lower left sheet corner (Lugt 2254).\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: André Barrier, with his red monogram stamp (Lugt 70d).\u003cbr\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003cbr\u003eImage: 8 ⅝ x 9 ⅞ inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery fine impression in good condition, with mild discoloration throughout the sheet, especially at the top.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Orphelins Arméniens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft ground and etching on \u003cem\u003ejapon-collé\u003c\/em\u003e, 1910.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 304.\u003cbr\u003eOne of a handful of known impressions.  According to Tabanelli intended to be used as a cover for a ball given by the \u003cem\u003eSociété des Dames Arméniennes\u003c\/em\u003e in Paris on March 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e 1910 (no traces found). Extremely scarce.\u003cbr\u003eJapon size: 5 ½ x 3 ½ inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good impressions in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42023950483692,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/products\/EdgarChahine-DormeurssurunBanc-T11-sheet.jpg?v=1636398947"},{"product_id":"a-beggar-2","title":"A Beggar","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUn Gueux \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching and aquatint on laid paper. Reference: Tabanelli 10. On impression in black ink only. Impressions in color also exist. Edition unknown but likely of about 20 to 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned and titled in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43969411907820,"sku":"","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarChahine-UnGueux-ABeggar-earlyetching-ArmenianArt-detail.jpg?v=1695964225"},{"product_id":"la-lutteuse-original-french-title","title":"La Lutteuse (original French title)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching, aquatint, and drypoint printed in color on wove paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 98.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the edition of 30 printed in color. According to Tabanelli there are as many as sixty impressions in black (which likely means browning black). This seems unlikely to us. Monochromatic impressions are extremely scarce in our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe funfair or carnival, or \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efête foraine\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efoire\u003c\/em\u003e as the French call it, was hugely popular in Paris at the turn-of-the-previous-centuries. This cheap entertainment came with rides such as merry-go-rounds, and circus acts such as clowns. But feats of strength, which directly descended from rural fair competitions, were also common. Wrestlers had official competitions but were also popular in such street settings. And if you thought that watching women wrestling is something recent, this composition should dispel that notion. Here is a woman, dressed in revealing fleshy leotard and minimal loincloth, trying her hardest to push her opponent into the dirt. A crowd of oglers, mostly male, is all too happy to take in the spectacle, heads cocked at whatever angle will give them the best view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned and numbered in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173904543980,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarChahine-LaLutteuse-womanwrestling-womenstreetwrestling-Paris1900-fleshyleotardleggings-detail.jpg?v=1701467048"},{"product_id":"street-corner-neighborhood-of-the-large-quarries","title":"Street Corner, Neighborhood of the Large Quarries","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoin de rue, Quartier des Grandes Carrières \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(original French title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtching and aquatint on laid Japan paper.\u003cbr\u003eReference: Tabanelli 76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist's proof, aside from the edition of 40 on wove paper, 20 on Japan, and 15 in color. There were more than 8 states for this print. This is the final state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis impression belonged to Roger Marx, arguably the most important art critic and art director in Paris in the late 19th-centrury world of printmaking. To name just his most noteworthy accomplishments: he co-directed \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eL'Estampe Originale\u003c\/em\u003e with André Marty, directed \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eL'Image\u003c\/em\u003e, was the editor in chief of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Gazette des Beaux-Arts\u003c\/em\u003e, and curated French art sections at the Paris Expositions of both 1889 and 1900. Much more can be said about this arts luminary of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Roger Marx, with his monogram stamp in the lower right sheet corner (Lugt 2229).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44334959231212,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarChahine-CoinderueQuartierdesGrandesCarrieres-oblongformat-detail.jpg?v=1706111083"},{"product_id":"l-italienne-or-portrait-de-madame-b","title":"L’Italienne or Portrait de Madame B.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eDrypoint and direct bite on laid paper, 1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 47. Second state of two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eTotal edition of 40 on a variety of papers, according to Tabanelli. Scarce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eSigned and numbered “13\/40” in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45179934507244,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarCHAHINE-LItalienneorPortraitdeMadameB-Drypointanddirectbite-1900-detail.jpg?v=1716756314"},{"product_id":"the-tightrope-walker","title":"The Tightrope Walker","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003eLa Danseuse de Corde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003e (original French title)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eEtching and soft-ground etching on simili-japon wove paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 162.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSecond state of two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eNumbered impression from the edition of 40 in colors. There were also 25 impressions in bistre and 50 impressions in black inks, according to Tabanelli. It seems unlikely that these editions were printed in full, or that they survived the artist's studio flood and fire, that both destroyed many early works. This print is scarce. We have only had it once in bistre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eSigned and numbered in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: THIS WORK IS ON HOLD FOR A CLIENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTACT US TO DISCUSS AVAILABILITY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45621158052076,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarChahine-LaDanseusedeCorde-coloretching-streetcircus-detail.jpg?v=1724087652"},{"product_id":"old-woman-1","title":"Old Woman","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003eVieille Femme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003e(original French title)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDrypoint, etching, and aquatint on laid paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 43.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFrom the total edition of 40 in the fourth and final state.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSigned in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an amazingly poignant early portrait by the intaglio master.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShortly after arriving in Paris, no longer living a life as sheltered, Chahine chose street life as a subject. In drypoint, aquatint and etching he depicted the downtrodden, and candid scenes of the life on the harsh streets of the capital. The old lady stands out, her coat and dress vigorously delineated and darkly inked, so as to stand out against the lighter background.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eChahine depicts her resting for a moment, away from the bustle, one hand leaning on a wall. She keeps a watchful eye over her surroundings.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt seems the other eye is closed; perhaps permanently.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is dignity in this sculptural figure. The artist poetically leaves the narrative wide open. The viewer gets to fill in the lifetime of existence that precedes this moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734417756396,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarCHAHINE-VieilleFemme-OldWoman-Drypoint_etching_andaquatint-1900-detail.jpg?v=1755202059"},{"product_id":"les-frites-petite-planche","title":"Les Frites (petite planche)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAquatint and drypoint in black ink on thick wove paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eReference: Tabanelli 311.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eArtist’s proof, aside from an edition of 50 according to Tabanelli. There is no doubt that this edition does not exist. Not only is this print very scarce, we have yet to find an impression with an edition number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eSigned, titled and annotated “ép. d’artiste” in pencil.\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Pierre Chahine, son of the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734453473516,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarCHAHINE-LesFrites_petiteplanche_-Aquatintanddrypointinblackink-1912-detail.jpg?v=1755204544"},{"product_id":"un-chemineau","title":"Un Chemineau","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrypoint on laid paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: Tabanelli 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProof of the third state (of four?), before steelfacing, and before the composition was brightened by burnishing throughout, and before an edition of 40. Tabanelli states the existence of 10 impressions in colors. We have yet to see one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVagrants could be found throughout Europe in rural areas. These people were known as chemineau is French, from the word chemin, trail\/path. They were mostly employed as day laborers and could usually find refuge overnight in a barn. Chahine was drawn to the downtrodden when he first arrived in Paris. Subjects such as these, of poor people being depicted beautifully, with dignity, dominate the first years of his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and annotated “3e état definitive avant l’aciérage” in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Pierre Chahine, son of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAHINE, Edgar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734692319468,"sku":null,"price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2654\/1544\/files\/EdgarCHAHINE-UnChemineau-Drypointonlaidpaper-1899-detail.jpg?v=1755209936"}],"url":"https:\/\/armstrongfineart.com\/collections\/edgar-chahine\/subject_face+scape_animated.oembed","provider":"Armstrong Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}