Charming colored etching by Armand Henrion (1875-1958), a Belgian artist based in Paris, known for his expressive portraits, theatrical figures, and compositions inspired by the world of entertainment and the circus. This small composition depicts a smiling character wearing a beret, rendered with the artist's typical lively and caricatural stroke. The spontaneous rendering of the face, the colorful tones, and the deliberately accentuated expression recall the whimsical and popular universe developed by Henrion in his numerous etchings published in the mid-20th century. The artwork is signed with the monogram AH and numbered 50/500. It is preserved in its elegant old oval frame with a marbled paper backing and a label from Galerie Le Prince in Paris.
✦ Provenance: France - Galerie Le Prince, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1940-1950 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 15 x 10.5 cm ✦ Material: Colored etching and molded wooden frame ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with slight signs of age and a small moisture mark, small imperfections on the marbled paper backing and traces of use on the frame. Small visible moisture mark.
Small graphic artwork full of character, ideal for Parisian bistro decor, a Belle Époque interior, or a collection of prints and performing arts.
