Three Plates from: Los Caprichos (15, 47 & 57)

FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES (1746-1828) Three Plates from: Los Caprichos (15, 47 & 57) three etchings with burnished aquatint, drypoint and engraving, 1799, on laid paper, without watermark, including: Bellos consejos, a very good impression, the highlights on both figures bright and contrasting well; and Obsequio á el maestro, a very good impression, with brilliant highlights, the etched lines particularly sharp; and La filiación, a good impression; all from the First Edition, published by the artist, Madrid, 1799, with margins Plate 216 x 152 mm., Sheet 298 x 203 mm. (H. 50) Plate 216 x 146 mm., Sheet 298 x 203 mm. (H. 82) Plate 213 x 149 mm., Sheet 298 x 203 mm. (H. 92) (3)