Charles Émile Jacque
Frontispiece from the book “Paul Gavarni, Madame Acker (Paris: L. Curmer, 1842)”
1841
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Charles Émile Jacque
Frontispiece from the book “Paul Gavarni, Madame Acker (Paris: L. Curmer, 1842)”
1841
Physical Qualities
Etching, roulette, Sheet: 280 x 201 mm. (11 x 7 15/16 in.)
Plate: 178 x 142 mm. (7 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.6630
Variant state of frontispiece from the book "Paul Gavarni, Madame Acker (Paris: L. Curmer, 1842)"; while Guiffrey does not describe any states, the published state includes full title inscription, while this impression only has a partial inscription.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Inscribed in pencil: lower right, mostly erased "Ch. Jacque" Inscribed in plate: center "GAVARNI. / MADAME ***"
Markings: None
