Little Girl - Original Etching by L.-P. Moretti - 1950s 1950s

Little Girl is a splendid drypoint realized by the French artist Lucien-Philippe Moretti in 23 numbered and signed exemplars. Inside the matrix, the artwork is signed on the lower left “L.P. Moretti”, whilst outside the matrix, on the lower left, in pencil, there is the circulation “18/23”. On the lower right, outside the matrix, in pencil, “L.P. Moretti” is written. The state of preservation is excellent. Lucien-Philippe Moretti was a French modern artist who described, with his paintings, watercolors, and engravings, a wide variety of emotions and characters. He was deeply interested in the representation of the complexity of the human frames of mind, expressing a unique sensitivity and ability in capturing expressions and feelings, especially in his numerous portraits. In this beautiful and sweet portrait of a little girl, with a few yet significant strokes, the artist expresses an absolute intensity, a peculiar tenderness in the gaze and pose of the girl, making this artwork very emotionally moving and fascinating. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.