Louis Soutter Pourquoi étions né ?

Louis Soutter
1871-1942
Pourquoi étions né ?

monogrammed LS, inscribed 4 s Dieu and titled Pourquoi étions né ? (lower edge)
ink on paper
52,8 x 47 (sheet); 84 x 65 cm (framed)

Condition Report:
This work is in fair condition. Several creases are visible throughout. Scattered surface abrasion and flattened creases of the paper are visible throughout the work. Two important water stains are visible in the upper and lower right edges along with small losses of paper. A strong yellow discoloration induced by natural oxidation of the paper is visible throughout.

Provenance:
Collection André Pache, Prilly

Private collection, Switzerland