Artist: Félicien Rops (Namen 1833 - 1898 Essonnes/Frankrijk)
Technique: Etching on China paper (Chine-collé)
State: Excellent
Signature: No
Sale with frame: No
Size picture (in cm): 7.8 cm x 5.5 cm
Dimensions of the work: 18.3 cm x 10.2 cm
Obtained: Auction
Remarks: From the book, Les Cythères parisiennes. Histoire anecdotique des bals de Paris Parijs, E. Dentu, 1864

Chine collé is a printing technique in which a thin, often colored sheet of paper (chine) is glued to a thicker background paper (collé) during the printing process, resulting in a two-part support for a print. This technique allows for the extraction of fine details from the printing plate and the addition of color and texture to a print, as the thin paper, traditionally from China or Japan, creates a delicate background. The thin sheet of paper is applied to the thicker paper with glue or the pressure of the press, creating a unique, layered print.

The black background in the photo has been used to highlight the details of the paper used (scanned object).