This lithograph, created by Pierre Soulages in 1970 as part of the prestigious XXe Siècle publication, distills the essential tension that defined his practice: the interplay between deep, commanding blacks and the luminous spaces that emerge within and around them. Measuring 30.5 × 24.1 cm, the work carries the concentrated force of Soulages's larger canvases into an intimate format, where bold gestural marks assert themselves with quiet authority. The composition reflects the period just before Soulages would formally develop his Outrenoir concept, making this an important document of his thinking at a pivotal moment in his career. Printed in an edition of 3,000 and bearing Soulages's signature, this lithograph was conceived for wide cultural dissemination through one of the twentieth century's most respected international art publications, XXe Siècle, which regularly commissioned original prints from the foremost artists of the era. That context lends the work a documentary significance beyond its considerable aesthetic appeal, connecting it to a broader conversation about abstraction, materiality, and light that Soulages sustained across decades. The relatively generous edition size has not diminished the work's collectibility, as signed impressions from this publication continue to attract serious interest among collectors drawn to the postwar School of Paris. For collectors seeking an accessible point of entry into Soulages's universe, or for those wishing to add a signed original work on paper to an established holding, this piece offers both visual strength and solid provenance. Its compact scale makes it adaptable to a range of presentation contexts, and its connection to a landmark publishing project ensures its place within the documented history of the artist's output.