Delaunay, Sonia Rhythme. Ca. 1970. Farbradierung auf Arches-velin (mit Wz.). 49,5 x 39,5 cm (76 x 56,8 cm). Signiert und nummeriert. Mit dem Blindstempel "Cercle Graphique Europeen". - In Außenrändern…

French Post War Delaunay, Sonia Rhythme. Ca. 1970. Color etching on Arches-velin (with watermark). 49.5 x 39.5 cm (76 x 56.8 cm). Signed and numbered. With the blindstamp "Cercle Graphique Europeen". - Slightly irregularly yellowed and darkened in outer margins and paper slightly wavy, slightly yellowed upper left in the image, pale trace of color lower right, slightly irregularly browned verso, good overall. Excellent, high-contrast impression with slightly impressed platemark and wide margins, with the scoop margin on two sides. One of 200 copies. - The present sheet is an outstanding example of the Orphism to which Delaunay belongs, in which cubist-geometric forms meet surfaces of vibrant color. They evoke a harmoniously balanced composition, resounding in a rhythmic play of colors. Color etching on Arches wove paper (with watermark). Signed and numbered. With the blindstamp "Cercle Graphique Europeen". - Lightly irregularly yellower or rather darkened in outer margins and paper lightly buckled, lightly yellowed in upper left depiction area, faint color trace on lower right, lightly irregularly browned on the verso, all in all good. Superb, contrast-rich print with lightly impressed plate mark and wide margin, deckle edge on two sides. - One of 200 copies. - The present print is an outstanding example of the Orphism to which Delaunay belongs and in which cubist-geometric forms meet colorful surfaces. They evoke a harmoniously balanced composition, resounding in a rhythmic play of colors.