After Auguste Rodin, Minos on His Throne, 19th Century, Engraving

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Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) (after)
Minos on his throne
Etching

Etching (heliogravure) enhanced with watercolours on Vellum paper measuring 42.5 x … Read more Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) (after)
Minos on his throne
Etching

Etching (heliogravure) enhanced with watercolours on Vellum paper measuring 42.5 x 31 cm.
The etching was published by Ateliers Goupil in 1897.
Limited edition of 125 copies, delivered with a certificate of authenticity by the gallery and a photocopy of the publisher's proof of edition.

Very good condition, small tear at the edge of the right margin.

Information:
This etching is part of the "Album Fenaille" or "Album Goupil", published in 1897, a work dedicated to the drawings of Auguste Rodin. It contains a large part of the drawings of Dante's Inferno,
which are generally summarized under the name "Black Drawings".
A copy of this valuable album is in the archives of the Rodin Museum. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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