“Parisine”

Year:	1875
Medium:	etching, drypoint
Dimensions:	16,9 x 11,3 cm
Reference:	Exsteens : 327 ; Ramiro : 54 ; Mascha : 589 ; Rouir : 669

Félicien Rops (1833-1898) was a Belgian artist associated with Symbolism and the Parisian Fin-de-Siècle. He's renowned for his innovative printmaking techniques, particularly in intaglio (etching and aquatint). Rops experimented with various methods, including soft-ground etching, mezzotint, dry point, and heliogravure, often combining them to achieve unique effects. Rops' work often featured genre subjects, rural and working people, and fantastical themes, showcasing his versatility and range. His art is characterized by a mix of realism, symbolism, and decadence, reflecting the cultural and artistic currents of his time.