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The Legend of Bonhomme Misère
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Alphonse Legros

The Legend of Bonhomme Misère

1869

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Alphonse Legros

The Legend of Bonhomme Misère

1869

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 310 x 205 mm. (12 3/16 x 8 1/16 in.) Plate: 228 x 151 mm. (9 x 5 15/16 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 1996.48.2084
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
Margaret Klitzke, The Maryland Institute College of Art, Decker Gallery, Aug. 20,1975. - mid-Jan. 1976.

Inscribed: Signed in plate: lower right "A Legros"

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

Artist

Alphonse Legros

English, born France, 1837-1911

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