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'The Horse Fair', engraved by William Roffe.
After ROSA BONHEUR [1822-1899] Animal Painter.

  • 'The Horse Fair', engraved by William Roffe.

Engraving, India Paper Proof, before title and artist's names added, Royal Arms below imprint, impressed stamp, 'Artist's Proof London', SIGNED IN PENCIL BY THE ENGRAVER,

This, Bonheur's best-known painting, shows the horse market held in Paris on the tree-lined Boulevard de l'Hopital, near the asylum of Salpetriere, which is visible in the left background. For a year and a half, Bonheur sketched there twice a week, dressed in man's clothing. The original is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York and a reduced size version in the National Gallery. This is a finely engraved print.

Engraving, India Paper Proof, before title and artist's names added, Royal Arms below imprint, impressed stamp, 'Artist's Proof London', SIGNED IN PENCIL BY THE ENGRAVER,

This, Bonheur's best-known painting, shows the horse market held in Paris on the tree-lined Boulevard de l'Hopital, near the asylum of Salpetriere, which is visible in the left background. For a year and a half, Bonheur sketched there twice a week, dressed in man's clothing. The original is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York and a reduced size version in the National Gallery. This is a finely engraved print.

Condition large margins, three vertical brown 'burn' marks,
Publication Published by B. Brooks & Son, 23 November 1885. 40 x 68cm (platemark)
  • Product Code: RGW20533
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £150.00