La Ravaudeuse de Cesson - Original Etching by P.E. LeRat - 1874 1874

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La ravaudeuse de cesson is a wonderful black and white etching on paper realized at the end of the xix … more La ravaudeuse de cesson is a wonderful black and white etching on paper realized at the end of the xix century by the french artist paul edmé le rat (1849-1892). Published by a. Cadart, paris. Original title: la ravaudeuse de cesson, près de fontainebleau. This original print, representing a mender in a realist and expressive way at the same time with a wise modulation of greys and blacks and with lifetime impression, is in excellent conditions: as good as new. Paul edmé le rat (paris, 1849-1892) was a french etcher who made his debut at the salon in 1869. He was also known for his works after meissonier that were declared to the psa and appeared on l'eau forte ( a. Cadart, paris, 1874-1881) and on the portfolio (london, 1874-1877). Reference: k engen, 'dictionary of victorian engravers, print publishers and their works', 1979. This artwork is shipped from italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. less