Little Girl

Little Girl is a splendid drypoint realized by the French artist Lucien-Philippe Moretti in 23 numbered and signed exemplars. Inside the matrix, the artwork is signed on the lower left “ L.P. Moretti ”, whilst outside the matrix, on the lower left, in pencil, there is the circulation “ 18/23 ”. On the lower right, outside the matrix, in pencil, “ L.P. Moretti ” is written. The state of preservation is excellent.

Lucien-Philippe Moretti was a French modern artist who described, with his paintings, watercolors, and engravings, a wide variety of emotions and characters. He was deeply interested in the representation of the complexity of the human frames of mind, expressing a unique sensitivity and ability in capturing expressions and feelings, especially in his numerous portraits.

In this beautiful and sweet portrait of a little girl, with a few yet significant strokes, the artist expresses an absolute intensity, a peculiar tenderness in the gaze and pose of the girl, making this artwork very emotionally moving and fascinating.