Soyer, Raphael. STUDY FOR PEDESTRIANS. Cole 87 (Gettings 64, the second state). Etching, 1962. Artist's Proof (there was no edition in this state, and only about 8 in the first state). 5 15/16 x 6 3/4 inches; 151 x 171 mm. Inscribed "A.P." and signed in pencil. Annotated, verso "the artist, his daughter and her friend." A true "working proof," in very good condition. Rare. In the second state, there is additional drypoint cross-hatching to Soyer's face and jacket, and to the background. This is the first of four related plates on the "Pedestrian" theme, and the first in which Soyer inserted his own likeness into the image (See Soyer's comment at G.63). In Cole 88 (G.65, Pedestrians - First Plate) an additional female figure appears at Soyer's left. Cole 89 (G. 66, Self-Portrait), shows only the image of the artist, and Cole 90 (G. 67, Pedestrians, 1963) shows additional figures to the right, as well as the cityscape in the background. These latter two were included in the portfolio, "Sixteen Etchings by Raphael Soyer."
