Good overall condition, noting some light creases outside the engraving margin ⸻ ? No Gazelle for the Lion (1971) Artwork details: • Title: No Gazelle for the Lion • Date: 1971 • Technique: Color etching with embossing on vellum paper • Publisher: La Nouvelle Gravure, Paris (France) • Dimensions: 79 × 57 × 0.3 cm • Print run: copy xx/60 (out of 60) • Signature: signed by Marc-Antoine Bissière, alias Louttre B • Support: high-quality vellum paper, lightly embossed; the embossing adds a subtle relief effect, enhancing the sculptural quality of the engraving. ⸻ ? Visual description and interpretation: This print combines finesse and texture: the color etching reveals a precise work of lines and hatching, accentuated by the embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the paper. The allusive figurative style, characteristic of Louttre B, offers a poetic reading: one can guess animal or plant forms suggested rather than represented, provoking reflection and emotion. The title, No Gazelle for the Lion, establishes a metaphorical contrast between grace and power, rarity and predation. It is a work that is both playful and contemplative, rich in graphic and textural nuances. ⸻ ?‍? Context and artist's signature Marc-Antoine Bissière, known as Louttre B (1926–2012), comes from an artistic lineage—son of painter Roger Bissière—but created a unique style, blending abstraction and figuration, distinguishing himself through innovative engraving techniques. He explored etching on copper or linoleum and combined wood and metal to develop relief effects, sometimes sculptural. Under the name Louttre B, he developed the notion of allusive figuration: forms on the edge of recognizability, but open to interpretation, often tinged with humor and poetry. His graphic work, including No Gazelle for the Lion, illustrates this approach: limited edition prints of high technical quality, currently sought after by collectors. ⸻ ? Additional information: • Louttre B was awarded at the Tokyo Print Biennale (1966), the Grenchen Triennale (1967), and the Paris Biennale (1961) • He exhibited regularly in Paris and abroad, with his works integrated into public and private collections. Type: Print Support: On paper Characteristics: Signed Theme: Landscape