ALBERT BESNARD Lot n° 2

Albert BESNARD Au Bord du Gange a Benares,1912 Original Etching & Drypoint Engraving with Sepia Plate Tone Publisher: L'Art et les Artistes, Paris Ref : Delteil, Catalogue, #168. First and Only State, as published in L'Art et les Artistes, Paris, 1912. Printed upon hand-made, laid paper with the 'Arches' watermark and with full margins as published in Paris in 1912. Signed in the plate with the artist's 'AB' monogram to the lower left. A finely printed impression with full sepia plate tone and in excellent condition throughout. Au Bord du Gange a Benares represents a superb, original example of the art of Albert Besnard, one of France's greatest masters of etching Size of the sheet : 37,5 x 27 cm / 14,8 x 10,7 in Size of the plate : 15,2 x 11,6 cm / 6 x 4,6 in In very good condition This is the original etching, printed in 1912, not a later reprint or copy. ____ After the sale, you can pick up your lots at 3 cité Rougement 75009 Paris. Shipping fare is 20€ to France and 25€ to Europe for any unframed engraving or drawing. Insurance not included. Full price list available in sale conditions.