Original etching in black against pale ochre background on Japon nacré paper. Signed in heliogravure "Magritte" lower right. Numbered in pencil "47/150" lower left. Impression from the edition of 150 on Japon nacré paper, aside from an edition of 150 on Vélin de Rives 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 (after a sketch by the artist). Plate IV (of four), illustrating the volume of poetry, Le Lien de Paille, by Louis Scutenaire. In excellent condition, framed with conservation materials.

Platemark: 7 3/4" x 5 3/4"; Sheet size: 11" x 9"
Catalogue reference: Kaplan & Baum 19

Framed image