Théodore Chassériau, “La Mère et l'Enfant”, 1845

Théodore Chassériau (1819–1856)

“La Mère et l'Enfant” (Mother and Child), 1845, etching and soft-ground etching printed in umber ink on chine collè China paper on wove paper, published in “L’Artiste” in December 1845.

Size: (sheet) 30 x 23.1 cm; (plate) 21.3 x 15 cm; (chine collé) 19.8 x 13.5 cm; (image borderline) 18.9 x 12.5 cm.

Inscribed in the plate outside the image borderline: (upper centre) “L’ARTISTE”; (lower left) “Dessine et Grave par Théodore Chasseriau”; (lower centre) “LA MÈRE ET L'ENFANT”.

State ii (of ii) published state

IFF 14 (Jean Adhémar 1949, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI”, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 4, p. 410, cat. no. 14 [ https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f432]); Béraldi 24

Condition: A strong and well-printed impression with full margins as published. Beyond pale age-toning to the outer edges, the sheet is in an excellent condition, free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions or stains.

This magnificent etching, created by a pupil of the renowned painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867), exemplifies the Neoclassical focus on capturing intimate moments within a timeless, frozen scene. I am offering this rare and visually striking etching for AU$261 (approximately US$170, EUR €146, GBP £127), including worldwide express shipping. Please be aware that any applicable import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

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