Meissonier, Jean Louis Ernest (1815 Lyon - Paris 1891) after. The Sign Painter (Der Zeichenmaler). Etching after the painting from 1872 on vellum (about 1890). With Remarque on the lower margin. Sheet 67.5 x 57.5 cm, dep. 49.5 x 42 cm. (without the Remarque). With inscription and date in the plate a. signed in pencil. (not determined by us). - Somewhat wavy. Edged with paper. D

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