Harris Schrank Fine Prints

Norbert Goeneutte (1854-1894), Henri Guérard Consultant un Carton des Estampes (Le Dos d’Artiste), etching and drypoint, 1876. [signed N. Goeneutte lower right and Norbert along a diagonal lower left, in the plate] Reference: Duvivier 82, 1/2. Edition size small, but unknown. Printed by Delâtre on laid paper. 6 1/4 x 4 1/4, the sheet 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.

A fine impression of the first state (roulette work was added in the second state), printed in brownish/black ink.

The model is Goeneutte’s friend and fellow-Impressionist, Henri Guérard (1846-1897), in his studio at 4, Avenue Frochot. Published by Paris à l’eau-forte, of which Guérard was at this time the art editor, under the title Le dos d’un artiste. Printed by Delâtre on laid paper.