The Gypsies after Callot, late 18th century fan
The Gypsies after Callot, late 18th century fan
Bone or ivory and rosewood fan.
The paper leaf with blood/sepia ink after Jacques Callot's etchings.
Length : 28 cm
Good condition (some spots of mildew, small tears)
The famous French etcher Jacques Callot (1592-1635) realised more 1500 engravings, including 4 etching : Les bohémiens (The gypsies). (See the two last pictures from the engraving of Jacques Callot kept in Beaux Arts Museum of Nancy).
