Lot 36
Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
Nine plates from 'Los Caprichos', the Second Edition, 1855.
Hammer Price: £1,600
Description
Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
Nine plates from 'Los Caprichos', the Second Edition
Etchings with drypoint and aquatint, circa 1799 but printed 1855, a composite group on cream and white wove papers, each sheet approx. 320 x 215 mm. (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in) (unframed) (9)
Literature:
cf. Delteil 38-117; Harris III 2/12
⁂ Plates include nos. 13, 15, 19, 27, 31, 45, 47, 57, and 76. Plate 31 still shows the delicate burr to the sleeves of the seated lady, as called for by Harris. "The edition appears to have been very small ... [it] is well printed and the plates still show relatively little wear." [Harris]
Description
Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
Nine plates from 'Los Caprichos', the Second Edition
Etchings with drypoint and aquatint, circa 1799 but printed 1855, a composite group on cream and white wove papers, each sheet approx. 320 x 215 mm. (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in) (unframed) (9)
Literature:
cf. Delteil 38-117; Harris III 2/12
⁂ Plates include nos. 13, 15, 19, 27, 31, 45, 47, 57, and 76. Plate 31 still shows the delicate burr to the sleeves of the seated lady, as called for by Harris. "The edition appears to have been very small ... [it] is well printed and the plates still show relatively little wear." [Harris]
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