Tuulikki Pietilä - BO - A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated, Numbered 2/10

Bo — a small drypoint portrait by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917–2009), one of Finland’s most distinguished and influential graphic artists of the twentieth century. Self-published, Finland, 1947.

An exquisite early work: an intimate portrait of a small boy named Bo. Numbered 2/10 in pencil at the lower left, and hand-signed and dated 1947 by the artist at the lower right — placing this print in the first year of the edition.

Framed and under glass. Frame measures approximately 24 x 28 cm; image approximately 4 x 4.5 cm. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a few scrapes and minor chips to edge surfaces, commensurate with age — likely original.

Print condition: Very Good to Fine (not examined under frame). A rare and early signed work by an artist of major importance in Finnish graphic art history, and the life-partner and collaborator of Tove Jansson.