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.
- Pictures
About this work
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
Series
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
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Impression number: 46
Location Status Access Closed stores