James McNeill Whistler and Auguste Delâtre
Title plate from the series “Douze eaux-fortes d’après nature (the French Set)”
1858
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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)”
1858
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet: 163 × 187 mm. (6 7/16 × 7 3/8 in.)
Plate: 112 × 147 mm. (4 7/16 × 5 13/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Title plate from the series "Douze eaux-fortes d'après nature (the French Set)"
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
1996.48.12328
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
Susan Dackerman, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Whistler & Cassatt: Americans Abroad," June 11-October 12, 2003.
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)
