A powerful example of Soulages' mastery of abstraction, this color etching and aquatint on Arches paper showcases the French artist's commanding manipulation of line, texture, and tone. Rich, deeply worked marks traverse the composition with bold authority, demonstrating the artist's signature exploration of darkness and light through the intaglio medium. The full margins of the fine Arches paper lend an elegant refinement to the work, preserving the integrity of Soulages' dynamic and gestural printmaking.