VIOLONCELLO / Fine etching of cello player by British artist Charles Keene

Description

Fine etching of a cello player by British artist Charles Keene (1823-1891). The subject, in a wig and long coat, is depicted seated, bowing his instrument with his right hand, contrary to traditional left-handed bowing practice
Author:
[VIOLONCELLO]
Title:
Fine etching of a cello player by British artist Charles Keene (1823-1891). The subject, in a wig and long coat, is depicted seated, bowing his instrument with his right hand, contrary to traditional left-handed bowing practice
Description:
131 x 83 mm. Printed on lightweight laid paper, with the artist's signature stamped at lower right just below platemark.
Remnants of hinges to upper corners of verso.
Keene was a noted graphic artist and illustrator. He was also a musician, particularly interested in early music.
Seller ID:
27516
Subject:
Art & Photographs
J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians
The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance.
Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance, all dating from the 15
th
through the 21
st
centuries. The firm has issued over 80 catalogues and numerous lists over its more than 40 years in business.
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