Lucien CAHEN-MICHEL (1888-1979) – La Mare aux Fées (1933) etching.

Lucien Cahen-Michel was a major figure in the Impressionist landscape of the Fontainebleau School and the banks of the Loing. This original etching, dated August 1933, offers a vibrant immersion into the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Created when the artist was at the peak of his technical maturity, it demonstrates an exceptional mastery of shadow contrasts and aquatic reflections. Key Points for the Collector Ultra-limited edition: Numbered proof 6/20. A confidential edition of great rarity, sought after by print collectors. Signature & Dating: Titled, dated (August 1933) and signed by hand by the artist (Lucien Michel). The Artist: Graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris and the Académie Julian, silver medalist at the Salon des Artistes Français (1929) and appointed Officer of Public Instruction (1938). His Jewish origins led him to create clandestinely and discreetly in Seine-et-Marne during the Occupation (1939-1945). Descriptive sheet Technique: Original etching on period paper. Sheet dimensions: 44.4 x 31.5 cm) Condition: Very fine state of the plate impression. Original margins showing slight natural foxing that certifies its age