Among the large-format prints, Choix d’Études Lithographiées by Julien features a striking portrait with braids printed in black and sepia and delicately hand-watercoloured. Light areas on the dress were preserved with gum masking; the drawing, drawn in crayon, displays directional shading and cross-hatching reminiscent of metal engraving. Hair volume is enhanced through scratched highlights, while skin tones and lips are built with soft washes of pink and orange-yellow. Delicate white retouches bring light to the eyes and diadem.
Wow, these are huge prints! A Clémence-Isaure, 1912, presents a more pictorial treatment. The face and hair are composed through layered stippling in pink, blue, yellow, and grey-brown, with visible brushwork effects in the brows and dress. Highlights were preserved with gum, and shadows in blue and yellow soften the features. The background, textured with crayon in multiple directions, contrasts with the smooth, luminous treatment of the face.
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