Liber Studiorum Plate 45 French Beggars 1838

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Liber Studiorum Plate 45 French Beggars 1838

Liber Studiorum: Plate 45, French Beggars, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet: 49.6 x 32 cm (19 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); platemark: 15.1 x 11.4 cm (5 15/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

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1782 1842 1838 Bound Volume Containing 48 Plates John Sell Cotman Liber Studiorum Plate 45 Softground Etching

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This print showcases "Liber Studiorum Plate 45 French Beggars 1838" by John Sell Cotman, a renowned British artist from the late 18th to early 19th century. The artwork is a softground etching, delicately crafted and preserved in a bound volume containing a total of 48 plates. The image depicts two beggars on the streets of France, their worn faces and tattered clothing reflecting the hardships they endure. Cotman's attention to detail brings these characters to life, capturing their vulnerability and resilience with remarkable sensitivity. Measuring approximately 49.6 x 32 cm (19 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. ), this print reveals the intricate platemark measuring at around15.1 x11.4 cm (5 15/16 x4½in. ). The composition evokes empathy for those marginalized by society while also serving as an artistic commentary on poverty during that era. The Liszt Collection presents this extraordinary piece as part of its vast assortment of fine art prints. With its historical significance and artistic merit, "Liber Studiorum Plate 45 French Beggars" offers viewers an opportunity to engage with both the social realities of the past and Cotman's mastery of his craft.

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