THEODORE GERICAULT (1791-1824)

The English Farrier, from La Série Anglaise (D. 39)

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THEODORE GERICAULT (1791-1824)
The English Farrier, from La Série Anglaise (D. 39)
lithograph in black and beige, 1821, on wove paper, watermark J. Whatman 1820, a very fine impression of this rare print, with margins, scattered pale foxing showing mostly in the margins, remains of old glue in places at the reverse of the margin edges, otherwise generally in good condition
L. 11 7/8 x 14 5/8in. (303 x 372mm.)

Lot Essay

The Série Anglaise was published in London by Rodwell and Martin, where Géricault worked on the production of the series with Hullmandel, the leading contemporary lithographer in London. Consisting of a frontispiece and twelve lithographs, they represent both a high point in the artist's graphic oeuvre and also a peak of technical achievement. The second, beige, tint stone is rarely seen (see Christie's London, Hans Bühler Collection, 15th November 1985, lot 101 for another impression with this tint stone).