Jean-François Millet. 1814-1875.
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La Barrateuse (Woman Churning). 1855-56. Etching. Delteil, Melot 10.iii/iii. 7 x 4 7/16 (sheet 9 1/2 x 6 11/16). Illustrated: Keppel, The Golden Age of Engraving; Salaman, The Great Painter-Etchers from Rembrandt to Whistler. A fine impression printed on tan '[C] & D Blauw' laid paper. Printing by Delâtre, with his address in the image, lower right. Slight toning; otherwise excellent condition. Unsigned, as usual. $2,000.
La Cardeuse (Woman Carding Wool). c. 1858. Delteil, Melot 15. only state. 10 x 7 (sheet 14 3/8 x 9 7/8). Illustrated: Leipnik, A History of French Etching; Keppel, The Golden Age of Engraving. A very rich, well-inked impression with plate tone, printed on tissue-thin laid paper. Unsigned. $3,000
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