DAVID, Giovanni (1743-90):

Femme de Palestrina, from the series of 12 costumed figures, Divers portraits gravés à l’eau-forte

Etching and aquatint, 1775. Le Blanc 9; Schleier/Grasso 11

A very fine, fresh impression with wide margins. A rust-mark beyond the right platemark, otherwise in excellent condition. 240 x 165mm.
$2,900

Certain of David’s aquatinted figures are remarked upon as a precedent to Goya’s, a resemblance that can be seen clearly in this print.