Ba 434

Before the Dance

etching (1921)

Two dancers sitting on the ground warm up before the dance.

3^rd state, 200 mm × 170 mm.
Printed at 100 impressions and 12 artist proofs.
Boutitie 230, IFF 16.2, BN, BPL 11, EB 45, EG 62.

With many additional etching and drypoint shadow works. The hair of the dancer on the left is now completely shaded.

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2^nd state, 200 mm × 170 mm.
BPL 11.

With some additional shadows on the background between the two dancers

1^st state, 200 mm × 170 mm.
Printed at 3 impressions.
Boutitie 230 A.

Before additional work.