King Louis’ Orchard
Date
1869
Description
Le Verger du Roi Louis (original French title)
Etching on laid paper.
References: Beraldi 3-7 ; BN-IFF 32.
A poignant social commentary, clearly meant as an anti-Royalist criticism, the images was inspired by a three-verse poem by Théodore de Banville.
Main plate: 5 x 10 ⅞ inches.
Cartouche: 2 ¾ x 4 ⅜ inches.
Size
7 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches
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