Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)
Qual la Descañonan!, from Los Caprichos (Harris 56 II.1)
Etching and burnished aquatint, 1797-98, on laid paper, a superb, rare trial proof, before the addition of the tilde on the first 'n', printed in warm sepia with rich contrasts and retaining the burnished highlights, before the First edition of 1799, with full margins, a repaired tear in the upper margin at left, otherwise in very good condition
Plate 218 x 150mm. (8 5/8 x 5 7/8in.); Sheet 292 x 205mm. (11 1/2 x 8 1/8in.)
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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)
Qual la Descañonan!, from Los Caprichos (Harris 56 II.1)
Etching and burnished aquatint, 1797-98, on laid paper, a superb, rare trial proof, before the addition of the tilde on the first 'n', printed in warm sepia with rich contrasts and retaining the burnished highlights, before the First edition of 1799, with full margins, a repaired tear in the upper margin at left, otherwise in very good condition
Plate 218 x 150mm. (8 5/8 x 5 7/8in.); Sheet 292 x 205mm. (11 1/2 x 8 1/8in.)