Marguerites

This impression is a rare example with vibrant lilac petals, the artist's intended colour when the edition was first printed (see the proof impression offered in Hommage à Aldo Crommelynck, Sotheby’s, Paris, 25 February 2013, lot 74). With exposure to sunlight the original lilac ink faded quickly, and in almost all the impressions that appear on the market the petals look almost white. In the case of the present impression the owner was able - with the help of Waddington Gallery - to persuade Atelier Crommelynck to reprint the lilac from the original plate. This was indeed done in the mid-1970's and the colour has remained fresh in the ensuing years . The new lilac ink used has remained bright in the ensuing years.