Jean Coraboeuf, Portrait of Noblewoman, Early 20th Century

Description

Noblewoman is an amazing black and white etching on cream paper, made by the French artist and engraver, Jean Coraboeuf … more Noblewoman is an amazing black and white etching on cream paper, made by the French artist and engraver, Jean Coraboeuf (1870-1947), grand prix de Rome in 1898 and successful worldly portraitist. Monogrammed on plate on lower right corner, signed and dated on plate on lower margin at the center, and hand-signed in black inck on lower right margin. This original print realized with a very fluid and sure touch, represents a noblewoman charms still today for her beauty and elegance. Because of the Neoclassical fashion, her hairstyle, her pose on the triclinium, it is possible to recognize the woman in the person of Paolina Borghese. The sheet is in excellent condition, including a white cardboard passepartout (49.3 x 69), with a dry-stamp on the lower left corner "HKS Cercle Librairie Estampes". This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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