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Croquis et pochades à l'encre, 1828 [print] / par Charlet.

Accession number
PML 140275.3
Creator
Charlet, Nicolas-Toussaint, 1792-1845.
Published
A Paris : Chez Gihaut frères, 1828.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title and date from La Combe.
Individual plates signed by Charlet within the image; plates lettered "Chez Gihaut frères, éditeurs ..." and "Lith de Villain".
Published set of lithographs consisting of 18 plates, featuring various subjects including caricatures of "Turks", dogs, soldiers, and scenes featuring members of the poor and working classes in contemporary daily life.
Comprises plates 21-37 of v. 3 of a 5 v. set of albums containing a collection of 496 lithographs by Charlet, including published suites of plates and individually published prints.
Library's copy consists of proof impressions printed on chine collé; set is lacking plate no. 5: "Petit enfant debout sur un cheval" (La Combe no. 711).
Description
18 leaves of plates : lithographs ; sheets: 345 x 265 mm
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Classification
Department