Jean François Millet, The Old Shepherd, Engraving, 1873

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Jean françois millet (after)
the old shepherd

etching
copper setting by laguillermie
signed in the plate
on laid 20.5 x … Read more Jean françois millet (after)
the old shepherd

etching
copper setting by laguillermie
signed in the plate
on laid 20.5 x 30 cm (c. 8 x 12 in)
published by the galerie durand-ruel in 1873
printed in the workshops of a. Salmon in paris

information: a copy of this prestigious series of engravings, published by the galerie durand ruel, a major player in the promotion of the impressionists, appears in the collections of the
library of the musée d'orsay, the librairie du congrès or the bnf.
this is the original edition, not a modern reissue.

excellent condition
[ref. Durand ruel, issue 26 - 1873] 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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