16. Félix Buhot
1847-1898

Pierrot Pendu (Pierrot Hanged)

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Pierrot Pendu

Pierrot Pendu (Pierrot Hanged)

Etching, 1875, 151 x 80 mm., Bourcard/Goodfriend 49 i/ii, before publication in Paris à l'Eau-Forte. Fine impression of the rare proof state, before darkening of the cat, the bridge and the lettering, on laid paper with small margins, the paper slightly time toned. The work was actually done as a bookplate for Paris à l'Eau-Forte although in the publication it was simply included with other plates in the pages. The meaning of this particular image and its text quite escapes us.