Charles Meryon. 1821-1868.
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Le Ministère de la Marine (The Admiralty, Paris). 1865. Etching. Schneiderman 94.v/vii. 6 5/8 x 5 3/4 (sheet 9 7 /8 x 7 13/16). A fine early impression before the addition of the lettering in the lower margin. State before publication by Cadart and Luquet for the Société des Aquafortistes, August 1, 1866. fine impression on cream laid paper with full margins. Monogrammed in the plate. $2,250.
Le Ministère de la Marine (The Admiralty, Paris). 1865. Etching. Schneiderman 94.vii. 6 5/8 x 5 3/4 (sheet 18 3/4 x 14 1/2). Published by Cadart and Luquet for the Société des Aquafortistes, August 1, 1866. Blindstamp of the publishers, Cadart and Luquet. Monogrammed, titled and signed in the plate. A fine impression on cream laid paper with full margins. $1,500.
The flying figures have been considered a manifestation of Meryon's madness; however, it seems reasonable that they are simply visiting the ministry to issue a complaint.
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