[léonard Tsuguharu Foujita] Sumo And The Little Japanese Girl Proof On Laid Paper + Text

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"[léonard Tsuguharu Foujita] Sumo And The Little Japanese Girl Proof On Laid Paper + Text"

[Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA] – Sumo and the Little Japanese Girl.
Rare unsigned original erotic drypoint with text (Cuvette: 150 x 108 mm - margins: 190 x 140 mm), presented under mat (400 x 300 mm)
Slightly shifted print giving a slight blur, very good condition.
Rare proof on Rives laid paper of this print designed for the book Le Verger des Amours, a work printed in 100 copies. including 90 on Rives in 1924 (?). Attributed to Apollinaire, it is in fact one of Pascal Pia's many deceptions.
One of the painter's very rare forays into the field of pornography.
Ref. Library. : Sylvie Buisson, Foujita, volume 2, 24.142.

Price: 400 €

Artist: Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Paper
Width: 10,8
Height: 15

Reference: 1235086