Antonio Casanova y Estorach (1847–1896)
“Two Friars Secretively Discussing a Young
Woman” (descriptive title only), 1879 (as inscribed on plate).
Drypoint with light plate tone on fine
cream coloured wove (China) paper backed with a support sheet.
Size: (sheet) 13.9 x 20.5 cm; (plate
indistinct) 11.3 x 18.5 cm; (image borderline) 10.3 x 17.3 cm.
Inscribed on plate within the image
borderline: (upper left corner) "A. Casonova / fecit 1879”.
Although I have been unable to locate another copy of this print—it must
be rare!—the British Museum holds a similar drypoint by this Spanish/Catalan artist,
“Fin Gourmet” (1878), featuring a friar shown in the tricky art of drinking a cup
of tea while laughing:
See also another drypoint by this artist,
“Un Coin de Jardin”, held by Redwood Library & Athenæum featuring a friar
and a young woman—possibly the same lady as shown here:
Condition: well-printed delicate
drypoint impression with small margins (approx. 1.5 cm) backed with a
conservator’s support sheet of fine archival/millennium quality washi paper. The
upper edge or the sheet has a line of binding glue otherwise the sheet is in pristine
condition (i.e. there are no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, foxing or
signs of use).
I am selling this sensitively executed drypoint of friars at odds with modern life—a favourite
subject of this artist—exemplifying the nineteenth century Spanish genre of
costumbrismo (i.e. scenes of everyday life where very different lifestyles are
juxtaposed)—for AU$230 (currently US$160.97/EUR142.91/GBP126.65 at the time of
this listing) including postage and handling to anywhere in the world (but not,
of course, any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries).
If you are interested in purchasing this
subtle illustration showcasing a clash of customs, please contact me
(oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make
the payment easy.
This print has been sold
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