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Peasant Family on the Tramp
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Peasant Family on the Tramp
etching
circa 1652
on laid paper, without watermark
a fine, tonal and very atmospheric impression
the rare first state (of three)
printing lively and with great clarity
the foul biting on the back and belt of the man very prominent
with narrow margins
the upper right corner made up, a few other minor repairs
generally in good condition
Plate 114 x 92 mm.
Sheet 115 x 94 mm.
Peasant Family on the Tramp
etching
circa 1652
on laid paper, without watermark
a fine, tonal and very atmospheric impression
the rare first state (of three)
printing lively and with great clarity
the foul biting on the back and belt of the man very prominent
with narrow margins
the upper right corner made up, a few other minor repairs
generally in good condition
Plate 114 x 92 mm.
Sheet 115 x 94 mm.
Provenance
With Arthur H. Harlow & Co., New York (with their label and number 41290 on the backboard).
Gordon A. Block (b. 1914), Philadelphia (Lugt 342a); presumably acquired from the above; probably in his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 8-9 March 1944, lot 310 ($ 80'; 'acq'.).
Private Collection, USA.
Gordon A. Block (b. 1914), Philadelphia (Lugt 342a); presumably acquired from the above; probably in his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 8-9 March 1944, lot 310 ($ 80'; 'acq'.).
Private Collection, USA.
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 131; Hind 259; New Hollstein 266
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Stefano Franceschi
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