"Coq et Poules" by Charles-Emile Jacque, Fr., (1813-1894) Drawing

"Coq et Poules" by Charles-Emile Jacque, Fr., (1813-1894) DrawingEtching, ca. 1864, G. 201, 1st. edition before letters, 6 13 16 x 8 1 2, signed in the plate, printed on thin gray chine colle with a thick white wove support sheet, full original margins, scattered foxing to support sheet. Both states I & II of this print are in the Samuel P. Avery Print Collection at the NY Public Library. A beautiful, crisp impression of this print, in a rare proof before letters.

5-1/16 x 3-7/8

A transitional work by Barrer as she moved away from the flat interlocking positive-negative shapes associated withe the Indian Space group towards the articulation of more personal and universal symbols

Denker's substantial catalogue

subtle color harmonies and intricate details

This series of etchings he executed documenting the ravages of the Franco Prussian War and Seige of Paris are marvels of precise observation

9-13/16 x 7-7/16

friend of Ernest Roth

on cream wove Van Gelder Zonen Holland paper

French Church series 48

signed in pencil verso

signed & inscribed in pencil

hidden under mat