L'Horoscope
| Reference: | S46032 |
| Author | Paul-Edme LE RAT |
| Year: | 1879 |
| Measures: | 310 x 240 mm |
€150.00
| Reference: | S46032 |
| Author | Paul-Edme LE RAT |
| Year: | 1879 |
| Measures: | 310 x 240 mm |
€150.00
Description
A young couple is having their future told by a cartomancer, after Freudenberger; the scene is set in a rustic interior; the cartomancer, an old peasant woman, sits at a table and examines a hand of cards; facing her are a young woman and her lover, who stands by her side; to the right is a straw bed; published in 'L'Art', volume 17, 1879.
Etching, 1879, lettered with production detail: 'S. Freudenberger pinx. - P. Le Rat sculp.' and 'Imp. E. Delarue Paris', title, provenance: '(Collections du Palais de San Donato)' and 'L'Art'.
A good impression on contemporary laid paper, with margins, very good condition.
Bibliografia
IFF / Inventaire du Fonds Français: Bibliothèque Nationale, Département des Estampes (51); Beraldi 1885-92 / Les Graveurs du dix-neuvième siècle (1).
Paul-Edme LE RAT (Paris, 1849 – Paris, 1892)
|
Etcher born at Paris, made his debut at the Salon in 1869. Best known for his works after Meissonier which were declared to the PSA.
|
Paul-Edme LE RAT (Paris, 1849 – Paris, 1892)
|
Etcher born at Paris, made his debut at the Salon in 1869. Best known for his works after Meissonier which were declared to the PSA.
|