"Head of a Child" by Leonor Fini, Argentinian, (1907-1996) Engraving 8-3/4 x 13-1/8

8-3/4 x 13-1/8

mostly in arch above cross at right in image

Hayter's legendary experimental etching studio in Paris and New York

A lively portrait study of the eccentric New York painter & philoshopher Elshemius holding court

"Head of a Child" by Leonor Fini, Argentinian, (1907-1996) Engraving 8-3/4 x 13-1/8Color Lithograph, ca. 1960's 70's, ed. unknown, a working proof, 17 1 4 x 12, unsigned, but inscribed "epreuve d'essai." lower left, and with extensive notes on changes to the image by Fini in pencil at top verso. Tack holes to all corners, vertical cropping fold at right image edge and two short repaired edge tears at lower left margin edge. A rare working proof of a haunting image with notes in the artist's hand. From the estate of Sylan Cole.