La Crieuse de Chataigne. Cette vendeuse de Chataigne, Fait un mediocre profit; Et si l'on croit ce qu'on en dit Elle boit bein ce qu'elle gaigne.
J. Bonnart f.
Chez N. Bonnart, rue S.t Jacques a l'aigle avec privilege du Roy. 115 [n.d. c.1680-1700].
Etching with engraving. 265 x 185mm (10½ x 7¼"). Trimmed. Laid on Album paper. Stain in publication line.
A street vendor selling chestnuts from a basket on her arm. From the lines of verse we learn she is a hearty drinker. Engraved by Jean-Baptiste Bonnart and published by Nicolas Bonnart, known for the breadth of their works of contemporary French costume and fashion.
[Ref: 54885] £130.00
Chez N. Bonnart, rue S.t Jacques a l'aigle avec privilege du Roy. 115 [n.d. c.1680-1700].
Etching with engraving. 265 x 185mm (10½ x 7¼"). Trimmed. Laid on Album paper. Stain in publication line.
A street vendor selling chestnuts from a basket on her arm. From the lines of verse we learn she is a hearty drinker. Engraved by Jean-Baptiste Bonnart and published by Nicolas Bonnart, known for the breadth of their works of contemporary French costume and fashion.
[Ref: 54885] £130.00