Paul Gauguin

Woocut printed in ochre and black, 1898, inscribed n. 5 by the artist, (this impression cited by Kornfeld), one of approximately 30 impressions, this copy on tissue thin japan overlaid on a sheet of smooth wove paper with additional printing

With thread margins, in overall good condition apart from a flattened horizontal crease (inherent in the paper?) from top to bottom of the sheet at left, also visible in other impressions. A further softer vertical crease extending through image at left of centre of sheet. A small tear in the japan at lower right tip of sheet. A retouched areas at lower left tip of sheet, a few tiny nicks at extreme edges of sheet with associated slight lifting of the sheet of japan. Remains of hinges and adhesive along top edge of sheet verso.
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Within the 30 impressions of the second state there are different printing combinations. The different combinations primarily consist of the first and second sates printed on separate sheets one overlaying the other, or printed on the same sheet, both achieving a chiaroscuro effect