The Towing Path
Etching and drypoint printed on vellum (RARE)
Signed and dated in the plate upper right
A very rare proof printed on vellum, in a proof state after publication in L'Etdue a l'eau forte in vii/XVII, from the collection of the author of Haden's first catalog raisonne of his prints.
Provenance: Sir William Drake (1817-1890), Lugt 2743, recto, bottom center of sheet
Kennedy Galleries, Stock No. A 86656
Frederick Keppel & Co. (label)
Reference: Drake 67, trial proof between e and i/II
Schneiderman 72 viii/XVII
Condition: recto is excellent
Verso has tiny amounts of glue residue from removal of Keppel and Company mounting to support board to prohibit the vellum becoming wavy.
A rich and rare impression from one of the earliest historic collectors and scholars on Haden.
