la Crieuse de petit fromages. Je vends du laict, fromages, crême, Aux belles filles de Paris; Pour regaler leurs fauoris, Qui de leur côte font de même.
J. bonnart f.
Chez H. Bonnart rue S.t Jacques Vis à Vis les Mathurins avec privil. 116 [n.d. c.1675-1700].
Etching with engraving. 275 x 190mm (10¾ x 7½"). Trimmed and laid on album paper. Staining across the image. Creasing in right margin.
A street vendor selling cheese to young girls and their admirers. Printed by Henri II Bonnart (1642-1711) and from an album of 215 prints depicting different French costumes of the period, the majority are published by members of the Bonnart family. The four Bonnart brothers were renowed for the breadth of the works depicting contemporary fashion and costume.
[Ref: 54859] £180.00
Chez H. Bonnart rue S.t Jacques Vis à Vis les Mathurins avec privil. 116 [n.d. c.1675-1700].
Etching with engraving. 275 x 190mm (10¾ x 7½"). Trimmed and laid on album paper. Staining across the image. Creasing in right margin.
A street vendor selling cheese to young girls and their admirers. Printed by Henri II Bonnart (1642-1711) and from an album of 215 prints depicting different French costumes of the period, the majority are published by members of the Bonnart family. The four Bonnart brothers were renowed for the breadth of the works depicting contemporary fashion and costume.
[Ref: 54859] £180.00