Sweeping black gestures race across a white field in this untitled etching, creating a dynamic interplay of light and dark. Kristine Tissier (1928–2010) – a French abstract painter and printmaker trained at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris – worked in the vein of gestural abstraction and postwar lyrical aesthetics, often employing an expressive intaglio technique. All of these qualities find exquisite expression here. The composition’s bold, flowing strokes and layered tonal contrasts lend it a refined yet visceral presence — each mark stands as a testament to Tissier’s masterful balance of spontaneity and control. Artist: Kristine Tissier (1928–2010) Medium: Etching on paper (intaglio) Signature: Signed lower right; marked “épreuve d’artiste” (artist’s proof); workshop sale stamp on reverse Dimensions: 37 × 47 cm Origin: France