Eugène Delacroix
Le Christ au roseau
1832-1843
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Eugène Delacroix
Le Christ au roseau
1832-1843
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 190 x 117 mm. (7 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)
Plate: 168 x 102 mm. (6 5/8 x 4 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
1996.48.17363
From the journal "Le Cabinet de l'amateur et de l'antiquaire."
Great example of Lucas' mounting methods - the print is mounted to blue paper, which is then mounted to the verso of a trimmed title page.
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
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Jay Fisher, The Baltimore Museum of Art, “Three Master Printmakers from the Nineteenth Century: Eugène Delacroix, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt,” March 17-May 30, 1993.
Inscribed: Signed, dated and inscribed in print: lower left "Eug. Delacroix"; lower center "Cabinet de l'Amateur"; lower right "1833"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
