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Ba 259

Holly Seller

etching (1924)
The man, standing on a sidewalk, is carrying a hood, a basket and a pole loaded with his merchandise. In the background, seated figures are at work. There are two remarks: on the left a man's head, on the right a child sitting
2nd state, 144 mm × 188 mm.
Printed at 50 impressions and 10 artist proofs.
Boutitie 303, IFF 28.3, BN, BPL 13, EH 16.

Priv. coll.
Plate published by l'Estampe Moderne and described in the Bibliographie de la France (May 9, 1924, p. 132, no. 1511: Le Marchand de Fleurs, original etching by Brouet, 0.18 1/2×0.14; 1st state: 12 proofs on arches paper and japon, at 500 fr - note: a man's head on the left; 2nd state: 50 proofs and a print on arches paper, at 500 fr - note: a man's head on the left, a child playing, seated on the pavement, on the right) A rereading of The Merchant with a Hood (Ba 248).
Previous state
1st state, 144 mm × 188 mm.
Printed at 12 impressions and 2 state proofs.
Boutitie 303, BPL 13, EH 16.
Before the additional figure in the door frame on the left and the remarque on the right.

Priv. coll.