La Chine (Color Version) 1896 - 1897

"La Chine (Color Version)" is a color etching and aquatint print by Theodore Roussel, created between 1896 and 1897. The artwork depicts a still life of three poppy flowers in a vase with an Asian motif, set against a dark background. The image showcases Roussel's technical mastery of printmaking, capturing the delicate petals and subtle light and shadow effects of the flowers in a detailed and nuanced way. The vase's design serves as a visual reference to the artwork's title, "La Chine," highlighting the artist's fascination with Eastern aesthetics. Today, it resides in the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.