Prée, Charles. Watercolor of love. Six original watercolors by Charles Prée after poems by Catullus, Goethe, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Rimbaud. With 6 (including front cover) signed original watercolors by Ch. Prée. Germany, circa 1950. title page and 5 double leaves with 5 poems and 5 watercolors. 34 x 31 cm. Original canvas portfolio with mounted signed original watercolor on front cover (slightly rubbed and stained). No. 1 of 50 numbered copies, title signed by the artist. - Elaborately designed portfolio in a very small edition. Each of the six poems was printed in a different font. The poem can be found on the front of each double sheet and the corresponding watercolor drawing on the inside right. The skilful drawings are, without being explicit, clearly erotic and, thanks to the fragrant coloring in bright colors, decidedly sensual. The artist's name "Charles Prée" could also be a pseudonym, as it cannot be found in encyclopaedias. This rare work is not bibliographically traceable for us, but the elaborate design indicates an origin from a 'good family'. - Inside cover slightly brownstained, title somewhat browned, last page slightly light-stained. VAT: *