Charles-François Daubigny
The Little Birds
1850
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 211 x 141 mm. (8 5/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Plate: 190 x 129 mm. (7 1/2 x 5 1/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "Eaux-fortes par Daubigny"
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
1996.48.4049
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: Signed and inscribed in plate: lower left "Daubigny"; lower center "petits oiseaux le printemps vient de naitre / oiseaux chantez le printemps et l'amour"; lower right "Impe. par Aug. Delâtre Fbourg. Poissonnière 145"
Markings: Watermark: Strasbourg lily?
