Vintage French print on paper from the 1950’s figuring a village scene in a Southern part of Europe.  It is signed Barbara Bis in the lower right side (within and outside the plate), and marked E A (épreuve d’artiste or artist proof) in the lower left side.   It is in black and white and figures a village scene in a southern part of Europe, likely France, Italy or Spain. It is printed on laid paper and presented in its original frame without a matte.

Artists proofs are printed when an artist is checking the colour and quality of the limited edition of an engraving. They are marked A/P (E A in French) and signed by the artist as the limited edition.  There are fewer artists proofs released however.  Usually only 10-15% of the limited edition run is released as Artist's Proofs. This makes them more valuable.

Dimensions
Frame 6 inches X 8 ¾ inches; print approx. 5 ¼ inches X 8 inches
État/Condition
Very good condition : never been out of the frame. Some yellowing of paper and some dust inside frame. Loss of gold paint on frame.