James McNeill Whistler and Auguste Delâtre
Title plate from the series “Douze eaux-fortes d’après nature (the French Set)”
1857
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- Artist: James McNeill Whistler
- Printer: Auguste Delâtre
Title plate from the series “Douze eaux-fortes d’après nature (the French Set)”
1857
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet: 121 × 157 mm. (4 3/4 × 6 3/16 in.)
Plate: 111 × 145 mm. (4 3/8 × 5 11/16 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
1996.48.11627
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
Whistler and Cassatt: Americans Abroad
Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: top of image, from left to right "Imp. Delatre. Rue S. Jacques. 171. Paris. Nov. 1858 / James Whistler / par / d'apres Nature / Eaux Fortes / Douze"; bottom center "Á / Mon viel Ami Seymour Haden"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
