"Head of a Child" by Leonor Fini, Argentinian, (1907-1996) Engraving Hayter's legendary experimental etching studio

Hayter's legendary experimental etching studio in Paris and New York

toning to margin edges

but there are marginal issues

A lively portrait study of the eccentric New York painter & philoshopher Elshemius holding court

a proof before all letters

"Head of a Child" by Leonor Fini, Argentinian, (1907-1996) Engraving Hayter's legendary experimental etching studioColor Lithograph, ca. 1960's 70's, ed. unknown, a working proof, 17 1 4 x 12, unsigned, but inscribed "epreuve d'essai." lower left, and with extensive notes on changes to the image by Fini in pencil at top verso. Tack holes to all corners, vertical cropping fold at right image edge and two short repaired edge tears at lower left margin edge. A rare working proof of a haunting image with notes in the artist's hand. From the estate of Sylan Cole.