Independent proof impression of a drypoint by Legrand which appeared as an illustration on a menu for a dinner held on February 27, 1907, in honor of the artist who was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his work in 1906; the print is a variation of the design for his "Petite ballerine" (Arwas 368).
With cream colored tinting and details supplied in color (pochoir?).
Library also possesses a copy of the printed invitation featuring Legrands drypoint, bound into a copy of Exposition des oeuvres de Louis Legrand (Paris : Gustave Pellet, 1904), see TMP 2023-96.19.
Signed in pencil by the artist; with a presentation inscription from Gustave Pellet: A Monsieur Henry Michel-Dansac En souvenir du banquet Legrand Hommage du l'editeur [signed] Gustav Pellet.
Print shows a young ballerina poised on the apron of a stage, bowing and holding an open fan.