Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904 )Baigneuses (4th large pl.). 1897-1898. Autograph. 390 x 310. Hédiard-Mason 138; Johnson 41-1. Combination of a rare proof of the 1st state (out of 2), before the work of clarification in the nude bathers and before the name and date, printed in black on china applied to about 6 proofs, and of a proof of the final state printed in ochre on japan. Scattered light freckles, minute trace of oxidation at the base and a small tear at the edges of the sheet at the 1st. All margins. A. Vollard ed. set of 2 p.