Provenance

Marcel Mirault

French, 1860 - 1929

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This is a drawing of a fair scene. The drawing shows a fairground with carriages, people, and animals. In the foreground, two draft horses pull a carriage filled with passengers. Another carriage is seen behind with several figures around it. There are trees and open tents in the background, indicating an outdoor setting. The drawing is detailed, capturing the lively atmosphere of the fair.
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, Vue de la foire de Beson (The Fair at Bezons), 1750, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.5.133

Vue de la foire de Beson (The Fair at Bezons)

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin · 1750 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1944.5.133

The image shows a person lying down on their back with closed eyes and dark hair. They are wearing dark clothing and holding a long, thin object in one hand. The background is a simple, monochromatic surface. The artwork is signed "Manet" in the lower left corner.
Edouard Manet, Dead Toreador (Torero mort), 1868, etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5763

Dead Toreador (Torero mort)

Edouard Manet · 1868 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5763