Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 82 x 191 mm. (3 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Image: 74 x 184 mm. (2 15/16 x 7 1/4 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Plate 16 from the series "Les Misères et les malheurs de la guerre"
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
1996.48.9454
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
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "Israel ex. Cum. Priuil. Reg.", "Que de pauure soldate déplorable est la chance! / Quant la guerre finit, son mal-heur recomence;"; lower center "Alors il est contrraint de s'en aller gueusant, / Et sa mendicité faict rire le paisant,"; lower right "Qui maudit son abord, et tient pour une iniure / De voir l'obiet presant des peines quil endure.", "16"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c) Watermark: Shield with horn and G M
