Jean François Millet, “Woman Churning Butter”, 1855

Jean François Millet (1814–1875)
“Woman Churning Butter” (also known as “La Baratteuse” and “Woman Churning”), 1855

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching, with touches of drypoint, printed in rich brown ink on buff laid paper. It is from the third and final state, featuring the scratch inscribed address of the printer, Auguste Delâtre (also known as Auguste Marie Delâtre) (1822–1907). The impression is strong and well-printed, though the printer’s address appears faint. The sheet has small margins (approximately 1 cm) with minor age-toning along the edges. There are remnants of mounting on the verso. Overall, it is in very good condition, free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 19.6 x 13.8 cm
• Platemark: 17.9 x 11.8 cm

Plate Lettering:

• Along the lower edge (faint and partially lost): “Imp^e par Aug. [Delâtre] Rue S^t Jacque 171” 

References:

• Melot M 10 S3 (Michel Melot, Graphic Art of the Pre-Impressionists, 1978, New York, Harry N. Abrams, p. 289, cat. no. M 10)
• The British Museum describes this print as: “Peasant woman churning vat's contents, in barn, cat at her feet. 1855 / Etching, with touches of drypoint” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1865-1209-798)

Price & Shipping:

AU$1164 (approximately US$778.07 / €667.74 / £579.27), inclusive of worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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