An old soldier, standing by a wine stall in Avila, Spain, hardly able to stand. Etching by B. Maura, 1874, after V.D. Becquer, 1867.

  • Bécquer, Valeriano, 1834-1870.
Date:
[1875]
Reference:
2497841i
Part of:
Grabador al agua fuerte.
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Description

He rests against a pike-staff as he prepares to return his wine jug to the bar. A hogskin of water lies on the ground

Publication/Creation

[Madrid] : [por una Sociedad de Artistas], [1875]

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 22 x 13.8 cm

Lettering

Valeriano D. Becquer Avila 1867. B. Maura d.ó y g.ó 1874 Number top right "35" Bears blind stamp, top centre of sheet: El grabador al agua fuerte, and impression number by hand in ink

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2497841i

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  • Impression number: 46

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