Metz. Fin Juillet 1870 - Original Etching by Auguste Lançon - 1870 Late 1800

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Metz. Fin Juillet 1870 is a black and white etching realized by Auguste Lançon (1836-1887) in 1870. Remarkable and original … more Metz. Fin Juillet 1870 is a black and white etching realized by Auguste Lançon (1836-1887) in 1870. Remarkable and original example of Lançon's etched art. Beautiful artist's proof describing an ordinary life scene in the city of Metz at end of July. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on plate. Dimensions: cm 39,5 x 56. Overall good conditions, except for some discoloration on margin due to aging. Auguste Lançon (1836-1887) was a great French painter and etcher. He became famous especially for his artworks picturing military scenes, warfare and animals. During the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871) he was appointed sergeant of a battalion; he was captured and imprisoned for a period of six months. These war-experiences inspired the creation of numerous etchings on this conflict. less