GEORGES ROUAULT (1871–1958) Mademoiselle Irma Original etching on paper from the series *The Reincarnations of Père Ubu* (1918–1928) Monogrammed and dated in the lower right corner of the etching: GR 1928 Bears a pencil inscription in the lower margin: Original Rouault etching Height: 31.5 cm - Width: 24 cm (visible area) Ambroise Vollard, a prominent art dealer and publisher, commissioned Georges Rouault—whom he had represented since 1910—to create a series of etchings inspired by the grotesque character of Ubu, created by Alfred Jarry. The project was delayed, however, as Rouault constantly reworked his plates and Vollard demanded images that conformed to his vision. The engravings were not published until after Vollard’s death in 1948. In these prints, Rouault reinterprets Jarry’s character using thick lines, dramatic modeling, and strong contrasts. Lot to be picked up at Socquet Vidal, 1 Avenue de l’Ormeteau, 17 Avenue des Louvresses – Building C5, 92 230 Gennevilliers / 01 43 63 20 34 / after payment, bring your paid receipt and a valid ID / starting July 20 at 2:00 p.m.