Murillo, Bartholomé Esteban (1618 Sevilla 1682). Boys eating melons. “Murillo’s street urchins” with melons and other fruit. Besides them a lamb. Steel engraving by William French (ca. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of 19^th century. 18.8 x 13.3 cm.

One of the three sympathetic depictions of urchins in Munich. – “Under the torn dresses lives contentment and frolic-some joy” (Nagler). – As depiction of melons rare.
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“  … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”

(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)