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André Gill
Guet-Apens, par Gill; Cover Illustration from L'Eclipse, 17 March, 1872

1872

About the Item

Paris: L'Eclipse, 1872. Woodcut engraving with handcoloring on light-weight wove paper, 13 3/4 x 11 5/8 inches (347 x 294 mm), margins trimmed. Illustrated in Histoire de la révolution de 1870-71, Volume 2, page 177, by Jules Claretie. Scattered light age tone, handling wear and surface soiling, all consistent with age and the nature of the paper.
  • Creator:
    André Gill (1840 - 1885, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1872
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.67 in (34.7 cm)Width: 11.58 in (29.4 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH1681stDibs: LU1979215107742

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