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Degas 1st Edition soft-ground Etching #2391279

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Degas 1st Edition soft-ground Etching #2391279
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Degas 1st Edition soft-ground ETCHING.<p> Etchings from this suite are particularly important because many of the etchings after the original monotypes of Edgar Degas have vanished. Edgar Degas Etchings from this suite remain the only documentation of their existence! Edgar Degas created monotypes to illustrate La Famille Cardinal, Ludovic Halvy's collection of short stories documenting the backstage life of Pauline and Virginie Cardinal at the Paris Opra. In 1938 the monotypes were finally published by Blaizot as etching illustrations. These etchings have been documented by leading Degas scholars Adhemar and Cachin, E. P. Janis and Jean Boggs. The edition is limited to only 350 copies , printed on Velin de Rives paper, with watermarks BFK Rives and Blaizot Editeur. Full Margins as issued. Condition: Excellent, no damage or repairs. References: Monod no.5797; Adhemar pp.274-276; The Artist The Book no.71; Skira no.58; Stern no.25; From Manet to Hockney no.3. <p>The monotypes were created by Degas in 1880, but these legendary Etchings were not published until 1938. This very attractive black and white etching was hand-pulled by Maurice Potin, Paris 1938. The full size is 9.75 x 12.75, Plate Size: 8.25 x 6.25.
<p>A copy of the original Justification du Tirage (copy of original Certificate of Authenticity issued by a publisher in French) will be included.
<p>Edgar Degas is known for his unique off-center composition and perceptive analysis of movement, Degas was one of the masters ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1938</td></tr>






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<tr><td>Location:Chicago, IL</td></tr>
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