Description:
- Engraving possibly made on wood panel, woodcut, in black monochrome tones. It has no signature.
- The engraving comes from a book, and we do not know which one it is.
- The engraving shows a man, together with several women and children, lamenting. As the title says, the engraving gives the appearance of a gloomy and poor place.
Conservation and damage:
- General condition: Very good.
- The engraving is on very thick, bone-embossed paper.
- It is very well inked, and has a good stamping.
- The edges are dirty, with small tears and creases.
- The tips are slightly deteriorated with slight creases and folds.
- The engraving has not suffered from external aggressions such as humidity, insect attacks, rodents, etc.
- If it were lightly washed and bleached, the result would be very good.
- The engraving shows the wear and tear of it's age.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal engraving as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours of the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The Engraving for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3675 - Engraving "The poor man"s garret". Xylography....