Young man with cane and dog [realia]. [1790-1797]

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Young man with cane and dog [realia]. [1790-1797]

Wood-engraving block made from end-grained Turkish box-wood housed in a gray box. Prints: White line wood engraving, black ink, on cream paper; copy a: mat 31 x 26 cm.; copy b: mat 28 x 22 cm. Image of boy seated next to small hill with cane and dog; tree and buildings in background.

1 wood block ; 3 x 6 x 3 cm., in a box 10 x 11 x 5 + 2 prints (wood engraving, b&w ; image 3 x 6 cm., on sheet 9 x 11 cm.)

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