Original color etching on Vélin de Rives paper. Signed in heliogravure "Magritte" lower right. Numbered in pencil "47/150" lower left. Impression from the edition of 150 on Vélin de Rives paper, aside from an edition of 150 on Japon nacré paper, an edition of 25 "hors commerce" on Japon nacré paper, an edition of 25 "hors commerce" on Vélin de Rives paper, and a small number of artist’s proofs. Printed at the Atelier Georges Visat, Paris, by Georges Visat. Plate I (of four), the frontispiece, illustrating the volume of poetry, Le Lien de Paille, by Louis Scutenaire. In excellent condition, complete margins, framed with museum quality conservation materials.

Platemark: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; Sheet size: 11" x 9"; Framed: 17 11/16" x 15 7/8"

Catalogue reference: Kaplan & Baum 16

Framed image