This work, by Jean Louis Forain, is entitled “Folies Bergere”. It was used as an illustration for J.K. Huysmans’ Croquis Parisiens [Parisian Sketches].
The Folies Bergere is a legendary performance center where Edith Pilaf and Josephine Baker reigned.
| Medium | Etching |
|---|---|
| Date | |
| Signing, Dating, and Titling | |
| Framing | |
| Condition | Fine Condition |
| Type | Old Etchings |
Medium:
Etching on cream-colored wove paper.
Date:
1880
Signature:
Signed in the plate.
Publisher:
London Grafic Arts
Edition:
Out of the edition of 545.
Framing:
Burnt gold ornate frame with 99.9% UV-protective glass and acid-free matting. Label from prior framing affixed to verso.
Condition:
Fine condition.
Framed Size:
13.875 in. (h) × 11.625 in. (w) × 1 in
Image Size:
6.375 in. (h) x 4.675 in. (w)