Elie-Paul Marquié, 'Rumba de las Fauna', etching and aquatint, 1932, edition unknown. Signed, dated, and titled in pencil. A fine impression, in rich sepia ink, on cream wove paper, with wide margins (2 3/8 to 2 1/2 inches); in excellent condition. Scarce.
A dynamic cubist composition depicting urban Rumba revelers, possibly inspired by a New Orleans Rumba Night scene.
Little biographical information about E. P. Marquié is available. During the 1930s, the artist created numerous miniature-format and several large-scale etchings of New York City landmarks.
A dynamic cubist composition depicting urban Rumba revelers, possibly inspired by a New Orleans Rumba Night scene.
Little biographical information about E. P. Marquié is available. During the 1930s, the artist created numerous miniature-format and several large-scale etchings of New York City landmarks.
