Georges Rouault

A rare ink signed progressive proof, this striking work highlights Roualt's tendency to overemphasize the often unusual personalities of his subjects. This fisherman is an intriguing subject as we take in his slightly forlorn face, his cutoff jeans, the sway of his body, and his disproportionately long arms.

An old man strides forward carrying a large stick, able bodied despite his age. This rare, ink signed progressive proof perfectly captures Roualt's ability to depict the essence of his subjects, here providing a contradictory work in which we witness the old man's weathered, weary face yet see him walking proudly and confidently with the strength of a much younger man.

As a renowned religious artist depicting scenes from the Christian faith, Roualt here exemplifies his mastery of his artistic genre.This rare, ink signed progressive proof depicts a moving scene as the poor workers of Faubourg seek reassurance in Christ's comforting presence.

Exemplifying Rouault's signature style of heavy black contouring, this rare, ink signed progressive proof leads us to question the nature of this robust subject. We are denied a glimpse at this vagabond's face, shrouding him in mystery and leading us to ponder where he came from and where he is going.

Endowed with a rich sense of emotionality, this rare, ink signed progressive proof is notable for its strong tonal contrasts between black and white that emphasize the imposing stature of its subject. We can almost sense Christ's impending doom through this powerful image of a man carrying one of the boards of the cross.