The poetic and recognisable style of Jef Wauters (1927–2013), featuring stylised children’s figures, is beautifully captured here
Signed in pencil in the bottom right-hand corner
This work was printed in an edition of 125 copies; this is the artist’s proof (marked ‘E.A.’ in the bottom left-hand corner)
Artist’s proofs are the very first high-quality prints produced by the artist to check the colour and quality before the official print run begins. Traditionally, an E.A. version is not part of the commercial print run and is therefore particularly sought after by collectors
Belgian mid-century art