3 etchings Frans Hals, W. Unger, ca 1875

Description

A lot of 3 etchings after works by Frans Hals. Created by the excellent etcher William Unger. Published by A.-W. Sijthoff in Leiden. More detailed information about prints, the different editions and prices can be found in the magazine 'Vlaamsche school' from 1876: https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_vla010187601_01/_vla010187601_01_0002.php
- 'De vrolijke drinker', The cheerful drinker, described in the list of the second series of 1875. This is one of the "artists' proofs before all letters on old Dutch and Chinese paper, 86 fr".
Dimensions drawing: 15-18 cm. Dim plate: 17.5*21 cm. Sheet size: 20*24 cm
- Portrait of a young lady: probably from the second series of 1875.
Drawing dimensions: 19*24.5 cm. Dim plate: 21*27.5 cm. Sheet size: 24*31 cm
- Regents of the Old Men's House, described in the list of the first series of 1872. Printed on Chinese paper.
Drawing dimensions: 20.5*13.5. Dim plate: 23.5*16.5 cm. Sheet size: 25.5*19 cm
In 1876 the reader was encouraged to purchase these etchings: "...may be assured that at any age you will find in them a source of noble pleasure, of spiritually uplifting sensations."
Frame dimensions: 41.5*31.5 cm
Ready to hang. Discolorations in the paper.
The prints can also be purchased separately at €85/piece