Dibersión de España (Spanish Entertainment), from: The Bulls of Bordeaux
$500
FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES (1746-1828)
Dibersión de España (Spanish Entertainment), from: The Bulls of Bordeaux
crayon lithograph with scraper
1825
on wove paper, without watermark
a brilliant, very lively proof impression of this important, early lithograph
one of the only five proofs before letters recorded by Harris
before the edition one hundred, printed by Gaulon, Bordeaux, 1825
printing with remarkable luminosity and intense contrasts
with wide margins
some pale stains and skilful repairs in the margins
generally in good condition
Image: 11 7⁄8 x 16 ¼ in. (301 x 412 mm.)
Sheet: 17 ¼ x 19 7⁄8 in. (431 x 504 mm.)