VALLOTTON, Felix (1865-1925):

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Lithograph, 1893. Vallotton & Goerg 44. Signed with the initials in blue pencil and numbered 13/100

A fine impression printed on fine cream wove with wide margins. Apart from very slight dust-marking in the lower right corner, in very good condition. 220 x 217mm.
$2,000

Vallotton gently mocks the overlap between mourning and fashion that was prevalent in late 19th Century societies where mourning was a long-drawn-out ritual. He perfectly captures the false commiseration of the salesman.