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The Refused Letter, Quaglio, very large incunabula of lithography, classical art
The Refused Letter, Quaglio, very large incunabula of lithography, classical art
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After: Gerard Ter Borch II
Print made by: Lorenzo Quaglio II
The unwanted lover letter
60 x 47.5 cm
Ca 1815
Lithograph with beige tint-stone.
The Refused Letter; a finely attired youthful messenger presents a letter to a woman standing before her dressing table in her bedroom; she apparently refuses the letter and slips her hands under her garment; her maid at right, observes this exchange while preparing a pitcher and salver; a pet dog stands on a cushioned stool at right
Light marginal spotting, small corner crease (outside print lines), some spotting to recto.
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