Ostade, Adriaen van (1610 Haarlem 1684). The Smoker and the Drinker. - The walking couple. - Bust portrait of a peasant with pointed cap. - The laughing peasant. - The peasant with the bent back. 5 etchings on 1 laid paper sheet, sheet size 32.8 x 24.1 cm. 2 etchings with the name, 3 with the monogr. in the plate. - Also on the sheet: The three grotesque figures. Etching, reciprocal copy after Ostade. Together 6 etchings on 1 sheet. From a late. Godefroy 13, VI (of VI); 24, V (of V); 3, VII (of VII); 4, IX (of IX); 20, V (of V); 28, copies B. - Strong impressions, partly with some plate tone. - White right margin partly with dampstain. Stamp verso.

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