Auguste rodin (1840-1917) "ombre" (shadow) engraving / heliogravure plate # 6 from "le dessins de auguste rodin" published by jean boussod, manzi, joyant & cie. for maison goupil year: 1897 only one edition of 125 on vellum paper signed on the plate numbered on colophon: 116 full size: 427 x 310 mm plate size: 159 x 104 mm image size: 123 x 75 mm good condition, usual signs of age, foxing here and there, not compromising the aesthetic appreciation (the margins are perfect, never been framed or cropped) the "album fenaille" or "album goupil" is the first collection of heliogravures after drawings/watercolours by auguste rodin, and it was published in a very limited edition in 1897. They included 129 plates and a total of 142 images (some plates contain more than one image), mainly inspired by dante's inferno. The introduction was written by octave mirbeau: five years later, rodin will illustrate his "jardin du supplices". with certificate of authenticity literature: victoria thorson, "rodin graphics : a catalogue raisonne of drypoints and book illustrations", san francisco, 1975, cit. Pag.77-78 ___ important: the listing is for the original heliogravure. The images of the colophon and title are given for reference. a copy of the colophon with the edition number will be sent to the buyer. On request, an english translation of the text by octave mirbeau will be available as well. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution