Spirit of Darkness
Etching on paper, print n°7 from an edition of 30. Monogram in the plate at the bottom right VB and countersigned with a dedication.
Good condition, small task at the top and a friction on the left.
Dimensions:
At sight: 49.5 x 36.2 cm
With frame: 52.5 x 39.5 cm
In 1896, his meeting with Félicien Rops influenced both his engraving and his themes. He became friends with Alfons Mucha, who introduced him to the lithographic poster. Back in Marseille, during his first exhibitions, critics hailed his talent both in his etchings and in his painting.