Pu-Quà. A Blacksmith. / Un Chaudronnier. With the attributes of his profession over the shoulder. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). 1799. Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Cantòn, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 35 x 25.5 cm.
From Lipperheide Le 17. – With explanation sheet in English-French parallel text. – On especially strong large paper. – Both the lateral margins trimmed under loss of the platemark, but unessential for much white plate margin.
“ The Chinese blacksmith handles his anvil and his portable forge as if it were a nail or some coal dust. ”
Offer no. 14,640 / EUR 148. (c. US$ 202.) + shipping
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