Paul Helleu, 1859-1927 Scroll down for information. Click here to return to the list. |  | Mme Helleu - La Pélerine de Martre. Mme Helleu in a Marten Fur Jacket.
Original drypoint in three colours. c.1905. Signed in red chalk. Numbered 33 in red chalk from an edition of about 40.Rare. Probably printed by the artist.
Ref: Wedmore - Helleu A Gallery of Portraits no 10
Note: One of three portraits of Mme Helleu wearing the same fur jacket. See also Montesquiou - Helleu nos 55 and 56.
Superb rich impression with wonderful dramatic drypoint burr and superb unfaded colours. On pale cream medium-stiff wove paper. Excellent condition. Sheet: 23 1/2 x 17 1/4ins.
Plate: 15 5/8 x 11 3/8ins. (398x290mm).
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