Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas. 1834-1917.
Mary Cassatt au Louvre, Musée des Antiques, devant le Sarcophage Étrusque ( Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: the Etruscan Gallery). 1879-80. Etching, aquatint and electric crayon. Delteil 30; Adhémar-Cachin 53.vii. Proof from the cancelled plate. 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 (sheet 12 5/8 x 9 3/4). Published by Vollard. Illustrated: Zigrosser, Six Centuries of Fine Prints, p. 358. Printed on wove Japon paper. Unsigned. $3,500.
The artist's sister is reading the book.