Colour lithograph on Japanese paper, approx. 41 x 31.5 cm (sheet). 1950. Artist's proof apart from the edition of only 8 copies. Signed and inscribed "Essai" in pencil. Reference: Catalogue Galerie Louise Leiris no. 03706; Passeron 1973, p. 173 Provenance: Ex collection Roger Passeron
"Having paid tribute to the spirit of moderation, I no longer wish to shy away from a new exoticism [...] transparency, fragrance, exquisiteness and their equivalents, softness, grace, vivacity." (André Masson, Collected Writings)
