ballet tutu

Dans les Coulisses – Henri Boutet, 1897

A graceful lithograph from L’Estampe Moderne series showing a ballerina backstage, poised delicately en pointe in her white tutu as she awaits her turn to dance. The work captures Henri Boutet’s refined sensitivity to gesture and atmosphere—his reputation as “le peintre de la femme” (the painter of women) is evident in this quiet, expectant moment. Published in 1897 by Imprimerie Champenois in Paris, this print was issued by monthly subscription, four plates delivered by post to collectors throughout Europe. Each carried the embossed L’Estampe Moderne blind stamp and exemplified the high quality of French lithography at the close of the century.

This example is in excellent condition, unlined, with fine color and impression. The one shown is representative; all available editions are identical in design and quality, differing only by printed number and month of issue.

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Details
Artist: Henri Boutet
Title: Dans les Coulisses
Date: 1897
Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Size: 12 × 16 in / 30.5 × 40.6 cm
Print Type: Original Lithograph
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition